| 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 | $170.52 | 7.400% | $183.1385 | $183.14 | $183.15 | $183.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $227.78 | 5.671% | $240.6974 | $240.70 | $240.70 | $240.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $14.83 | 13.271% | $16.7981 | $16.80 | $16.80 | $16.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $146.56 | 12.795% | $165.3124 | $165.31 | $165.30 | $165.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $124.72 | 10.217% | $137.4626 | $137.46 | $137.45 | $137.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $205.45 | 12.574% | $231.2833 | $231.28 | $231.30 | $231.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $188.41 | 11.765% | $210.5764 | $210.58 | $210.60 | $210.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,078.27 | $1,185.2687 | $1,185.27 | $1,185.30 | $1,185.30 | |