| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $165.50 | 11.156% | $183.9632 | $183.96 | $183.95 | $184.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $34.31 | 8.289% | $37.154 | $37.15 | $37.15 | $37.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $225.81 | 13.754% | $256.8679 | $256.87 | $256.85 | $256.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $91.84 | 3.830% | $95.3575 | $95.36 | $95.35 | $95.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $19.38 | 8.157% | $20.9608 | $20.96 | $20.95 | $21.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $219.40 | 11.235% | $244.0496 | $244.05 | $244.05 | $244.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $13.51 | 12.360% | $15.1798 | $15.18 | $15.20 | $15.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $769.75 | $853.5328 | $853.53 | $853.50 | $853.70 | |