| 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 | $167.70 | 9.374% | $183.4202 | $183.42 | $183.40 | $183.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $78.56 | 5.857% | $83.1613 | $83.16 | $83.15 | $83.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $28.55 | 5.422% | $30.098 | $30.10 | $30.10 | $30.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $180.35 | 13.438% | $204.5854 | $204.59 | $204.60 | $204.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $81.64 | 13.369% | $92.5545 | $92.55 | $92.55 | $92.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $84.36 | 4.696% | $88.3215 | $88.32 | $88.30 | $88.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $248.79 | 6.861% | $265.8595 | $265.86 | $265.85 | $265.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $869.95 | $948.0004 | $948.00 | $947.95 | $948.10 | |