| 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 | $171.89 | 6.540% | $183.1316 | $183.13 | $183.15 | $183.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $61.61 | 7.686% | $66.3453 | $66.35 | $66.35 | $66.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $23.65 | 12.493% | $26.6046 | $26.60 | $26.60 | $26.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $36.33 | 7.328% | $38.9923 | $38.99 | $39.00 | $39.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $234.39 | 5.815% | $248.0198 | $248.02 | $248.00 | $248.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $196.92 | 11.854% | $220.2629 | $220.26 | $220.25 | $220.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $183.53 | 3.701% | $190.3224 | $190.32 | $190.30 | $190.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $908.32 | $973.6789 | $973.67 | $973.65 | $973.60 | |