| 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 | $171.64 | 6.798% | $183.3081 | $183.31 | $183.30 | $183.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $250.56 | 11.810% | $280.1511 | $280.15 | $280.15 | $280.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $17.91 | 13.118% | $20.2594 | $20.26 | $20.25 | $20.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $36.47 | 12.362% | $40.9784 | $40.98 | $41.00 | $41.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $47.56 | 5.197% | $50.0317 | $50.03 | $50.05 | $50.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $151.73 | 11.647% | $169.402 | $169.40 | $169.40 | $169.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $213.37 | 6.476% | $227.1878 | $227.19 | $227.20 | $227.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $889.24 | $971.3185 | $971.32 | $971.35 | $971.40 | |