| 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 | $166.85 | 9.854% | $183.2914 | $183.29 | $183.30 | $183.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $221.78 | 12.570% | $249.6577 | $249.66 | $249.65 | $249.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $138.59 | 8.435% | $150.2801 | $150.28 | $150.30 | $150.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $61.63 | 5.588% | $65.0739 | $65.07 | $65.05 | $65.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $242.60 | 6.450% | $258.2477 | $258.25 | $258.25 | $258.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $55.54 | 6.597% | $59.204 | $59.20 | $59.20 | $59.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $110.71 | 6.374% | $117.7667 | $117.77 | $117.75 | $117.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $997.70 | $1,083.5215 | $1,083.52 | $1,083.50 | $1,083.60 | |