| 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 | $173.32 | 5.614% | $183.0502 | $183.05 | $183.05 | $183.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $124.32 | 3.183% | $128.2771 | $128.28 | $128.30 | $128.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $214.99 | 12.812% | $242.5345 | $242.53 | $242.55 | $242.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $9.29 | 6.662% | $9.9089 | $9.91 | $9.90 | $9.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $84.80 | 9.778% | $93.0917 | $93.09 | $93.10 | $93.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $42.99 | 4.524% | $44.9349 | $44.93 | $44.95 | $44.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $234.79 | 7.206% | $251.709 | $251.71 | $251.70 | $251.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $884.50 | $953.5063 | $953.50 | $953.55 | $953.50 | |