| 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 | $173.92 | 5.250% | $183.0508 | $183.05 | $183.05 | $183.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $143.65 | 11.542% | $160.2301 | $160.23 | $160.25 | $160.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $88.73 | 12.195% | $99.5506 | $99.55 | $99.55 | $99.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $25.75 | 9.231% | $28.127 | $28.13 | $28.15 | $28.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $117.38 | 4.395% | $122.5389 | $122.54 | $122.55 | $122.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $188.40 | 7.265% | $202.0873 | $202.09 | $202.10 | $202.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $116.35 | 3.817% | $120.7911 | $120.79 | $120.80 | $120.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $854.18 | $916.3758 | $916.38 | $916.45 | $916.40 | |