| 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 | $170.29 | 7.308% | $182.7348 | $182.73 | $182.75 | $182.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $18.48 | 13.528% | $20.98 | $20.98 | $21.00 | $21.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $248.67 | 10.466% | $274.6958 | $274.70 | $274.70 | $274.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $184.79 | 5.161% | $194.327 | $194.33 | $194.35 | $194.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $78.91 | 12.244% | $88.5717 | $88.57 | $88.55 | $88.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $37.94 | 8.675% | $41.2313 | $41.23 | $41.25 | $41.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $102.98 | 6.404% | $109.5748 | $109.57 | $109.55 | $109.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $842.06 | $912.1154 | $912.11 | $912.15 | $912.10 | |