| 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 | $173.93 | 5.455% | $183.4179 | $183.42 | $183.40 | $183.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $55.58 | 8.495% | $60.3015 | $60.30 | $60.30 | $60.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $228.68 | 10.535% | $252.7714 | $252.77 | $252.75 | $252.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $36.50 | 7.506% | $39.2397 | $39.24 | $39.25 | $39.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $56.99 | 5.681% | $60.2276 | $60.23 | $60.25 | $60.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $183.53 | 8.427% | $198.9961 | $199.00 | $199.00 | $199.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $93.97 | 11.182% | $104.4777 | $104.48 | $104.50 | $104.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $829.18 | $899.4319 | $899.44 | $899.45 | $899.40 | |