| 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 | $172.80 | 6.267% | $183.6294 | $183.63 | $183.65 | $183.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $76.65 | 8.398% | $83.0871 | $83.09 | $83.10 | $83.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $148.72 | 12.766% | $167.7056 | $167.71 | $167.70 | $167.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $226.25 | 10.658% | $250.3637 | $250.36 | $250.35 | $250.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $233.41 | 5.583% | $246.4413 | $246.44 | $246.45 | $246.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $134.89 | 11.512% | $150.4185 | $150.42 | $150.40 | $150.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $234.78 | 9.397% | $256.8423 | $256.84 | $256.85 | $256.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,227.50 | $1,338.4879 | $1,338.49 | $1,338.50 | $1,338.40 | |