| 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 | $174.27 | 5.389% | $183.6614 | $183.66 | $183.65 | $183.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $97.73 | 12.705% | $110.1466 | $110.15 | $110.15 | $110.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $229.94 | 9.209% | $251.1152 | $251.12 | $251.10 | $251.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $5.95 | 6.779% | $6.3534 | $6.35 | $6.35 | $6.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $16.91 | 11.289% | $18.819 | $18.82 | $18.80 | $18.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $201.80 | 8.185% | $218.3173 | $218.32 | $218.30 | $218.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $10.61 | 7.372% | $11.3922 | $11.39 | $11.40 | $11.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $737.21 | $799.8051 | $799.81 | $799.75 | $799.80 | |