| 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 | $170.43 | 12.777% | $192.2058 | $192.21 | $192.20 | $192.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $6.57 | 11.142% | $7.302 | $7.30 | $7.30 | $7.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $246.77 | 13.672% | $280.5084 | $280.51 | $280.50 | $280.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $78.89 | 7.527% | $84.8281 | $84.83 | $84.85 | $84.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $105.81 | 9.150% | $115.4916 | $115.49 | $115.50 | $115.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $231.32 | 11.300% | $257.4592 | $257.46 | $257.45 | $257.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $32.96 | 6.873% | $35.2253 | $35.23 | $35.25 | $35.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $872.75 | $973.0204 | $973.03 | $973.05 | $973.00 | |