| 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 | $170.71 | 7.413% | $183.3647 | $183.36 | $183.35 | $183.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $37.58 | 11.637% | $41.9532 | $41.95 | $41.95 | $42.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $184.51 | 6.641% | $196.7633 | $196.76 | $196.75 | $196.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $176.33 | 13.796% | $200.6565 | $200.66 | $200.65 | $200.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $72.99 | 13.436% | $82.7969 | $82.80 | $82.80 | $82.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $50.51 | 12.713% | $56.9313 | $56.93 | $56.95 | $56.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $205.45 | 10.843% | $227.7269 | $227.73 | $227.75 | $227.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $898.08 | $990.1928 | $990.19 | $990.20 | $990.30 | |