| 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 | $173.98 | 5.331% | $183.2549 | $183.25 | $183.25 | $183.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $10.95 | 11.753% | $12.237 | $12.24 | $12.25 | $12.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $29.46 | 11.105% | $32.7315 | $32.73 | $32.75 | $32.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $52.69 | 10.377% | $58.1576 | $58.16 | $58.15 | $58.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $89.41 | 8.218% | $96.7577 | $96.76 | $96.75 | $96.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $89.45 | 5.543% | $94.4082 | $94.41 | $94.40 | $94.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $219.79 | 5.284% | $231.4037 | $231.40 | $231.40 | $231.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $665.73 | $708.9506 | $708.95 | $708.95 | $709.00 | |