| 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 | $171.76 | 7.219% | $184.1594 | $184.16 | $184.15 | $184.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $107.85 | 12.807% | $121.6623 | $121.66 | $121.65 | $121.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $85.57 | 9.567% | $93.7565 | $93.76 | $93.75 | $93.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $45.35 | 4.139% | $47.227 | $47.23 | $47.25 | $47.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $197.34 | 8.487% | $214.0882 | $214.09 | $214.10 | $214.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $52.39 | 5.266% | $55.1489 | $55.15 | $55.15 | $55.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $168.56 | 9.795% | $185.0705 | $185.07 | $185.05 | $185.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $828.82 | $901.1128 | $901.12 | $901.10 | $901.20 | |