| 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 | $171.73 | 11.368% | $191.2523 | $191.25 | $191.25 | $191.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $51.94 | 6.607% | $55.3717 | $55.37 | $55.35 | $55.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $232.30 | 3.775% | $241.0693 | $241.07 | $241.05 | $241.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $21.38 | 12.303% | $24.0104 | $24.01 | $24.00 | $24.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $42.26 | 11.229% | $47.0054 | $47.01 | $47.00 | $47.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $12.74 | 10.608% | $14.0915 | $14.09 | $14.10 | $14.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $246.53 | 9.839% | $270.7861 | $270.79 | $270.80 | $270.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $778.88 | $843.5867 | $843.59 | $843.55 | $843.70 | |