| 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 | $170.93 | 7.204% | $183.2438 | $183.24 | $183.25 | $183.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $79.29 | 7.773% | $85.4532 | $85.45 | $85.45 | $85.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $161.86 | 12.492% | $182.0796 | $182.08 | $182.10 | $182.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $72.89 | 8.426% | $79.0317 | $79.03 | $79.05 | $79.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $122.39 | 9.125% | $133.5581 | $133.56 | $133.55 | $133.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $178.84 | 12.196% | $200.6513 | $200.65 | $200.65 | $200.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $238.80 | 5.679% | $252.3615 | $252.36 | $252.35 | $252.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,025.00 | $1,116.3792 | $1,116.37 | $1,116.40 | $1,116.50 | |