| 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 | $169.29 | 8.314% | $183.3648 | $183.36 | $183.35 | $183.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $39.27 | 3.601% | $40.6841 | $40.68 | $40.70 | $40.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $131.58 | 4.409% | $137.3814 | $137.38 | $137.40 | $137.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $34.62 | 8.244% | $37.4741 | $37.47 | $37.45 | $37.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $221.46 | 11.419% | $246.7485 | $246.75 | $246.75 | $246.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $56.27 | 9.529% | $61.632 | $61.63 | $61.65 | $61.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $245.88 | 8.391% | $266.5118 | $266.51 | $266.50 | $266.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $898.37 | $973.7967 | $973.78 | $973.80 | $973.80 | |