| 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 | $170.77 | 7.233% | $183.1218 | $183.12 | $183.10 | $183.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $129.36 | 8.204% | $139.9727 | $139.97 | $139.95 | $140.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $71.51 | 10.865% | $79.2796 | $79.28 | $79.30 | $79.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $140.60 | 6.149% | $149.2455 | $149.25 | $149.25 | $149.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $104.80 | 10.847% | $116.1677 | $116.17 | $116.15 | $116.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $69.88 | 10.410% | $77.1545 | $77.15 | $77.15 | $77.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $170.76 | 11.162% | $189.8202 | $189.82 | $189.80 | $189.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $857.68 | $934.7620 | $934.76 | $934.70 | $934.80 | |