| 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 | $170.54 | 7.870% | $183.9615 | $183.96 | $183.95 | $184.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $159.36 | 3.868% | $165.524 | $165.52 | $165.50 | $165.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $167.42 | 12.130% | $187.728 | $187.73 | $187.75 | $187.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $107.84 | 9.439% | $118.019 | $118.02 | $118.00 | $118.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $28.27 | 5.416% | $29.8011 | $29.80 | $29.80 | $29.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $38.34 | 6.238% | $40.7316 | $40.73 | $40.75 | $40.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $229.38 | 8.560% | $249.0149 | $249.01 | $249.00 | $249.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $901.15 | $974.7801 | $974.77 | $974.75 | $974.70 | |