| 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 | $170.35 | 7.751% | $183.5538 | $183.55 | $183.55 | $183.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $227.32 | 10.426% | $251.0204 | $251.02 | $251.00 | $251.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $172.95 | 8.638% | $187.8894 | $187.89 | $187.90 | $187.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $173.47 | 7.413% | $186.3293 | $186.33 | $186.35 | $186.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $16.60 | 6.276% | $17.6418 | $17.64 | $17.65 | $17.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $193.73 | 7.201% | $207.6805 | $207.68 | $207.70 | $207.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $57.28 | 11.497% | $63.8655 | $63.87 | $63.85 | $63.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,011.70 | $1,097.9807 | $1,097.98 | $1,098.00 | $1,098.00 | |