| 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 | $172.81 | 6.600% | $184.2155 | $184.22 | $184.20 | $184.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $188.91 | 13.211% | $213.8669 | $213.87 | $213.85 | $213.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $53.92 | 11.851% | $60.3101 | $60.31 | $60.30 | $60.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $213.71 | 13.208% | $241.9368 | $241.94 | $241.95 | $241.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $125.71 | 12.476% | $141.3936 | $141.39 | $141.40 | $141.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $239.41 | 7.284% | $256.8486 | $256.85 | $256.85 | $256.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $5.72 | 4.641% | $5.9855 | $5.99 | $6.00 | $6.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,000.19 | $1,104.5570 | $1,104.57 | $1,104.55 | $1,104.50 | |