| 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 | $170.68 | 7.382% | $183.2796 | $183.28 | $183.30 | $183.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $152.68 | 6.849% | $163.1371 | $163.14 | $163.15 | $163.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $108.42 | 10.687% | $120.0068 | $120.01 | $120.00 | $120.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $217.89 | 5.723% | $230.3598 | $230.36 | $230.35 | $230.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $87.53 | 12.405% | $98.3881 | $98.39 | $98.40 | $98.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $79.93 | 5.217% | $84.0999 | $84.10 | $84.10 | $84.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $145.31 | 12.708% | $163.776 | $163.78 | $163.80 | $163.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $962.44 | $1,043.0473 | $1,043.06 | $1,043.10 | $1,043.10 | |