| 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 | $171.49 | 7.221% | $183.8733 | $183.87 | $183.85 | $183.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $102.45 | 9.407% | $112.0875 | $112.09 | $112.10 | $112.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $112.89 | 11.566% | $125.9469 | $125.95 | $125.95 | $125.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $234.35 | 10.527% | $259.02 | $259.02 | $259.00 | $259.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $151.93 | 12.156% | $170.3986 | $170.40 | $170.40 | $170.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $156.94 | 4.675% | $164.2769 | $164.28 | $164.30 | $164.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $232.65 | 6.503% | $247.7792 | $247.78 | $247.80 | $247.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,162.70 | $1,263.3824 | $1,263.39 | $1,263.40 | $1,263.40 | |