| 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 | $168.43 | 8.654% | $183.0059 | $183.01 | $183.00 | $183.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $94.99 | 3.730% | $98.5331 | $98.53 | $98.55 | $98.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $76.97 | 8.585% | $83.5779 | $83.58 | $83.60 | $83.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $245.48 | 11.819% | $274.4933 | $274.49 | $274.50 | $274.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $250.41 | 6.612% | $266.9671 | $266.97 | $266.95 | $267.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $37.30 | 5.605% | $39.3907 | $39.39 | $39.40 | $39.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $175.54 | 13.387% | $199.0395 | $199.04 | $199.05 | $199.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,049.12 | $1,145.0075 | $1,145.01 | $1,145.05 | $1,145.00 | |