| 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 | $173.92 | 5.226% | $183.0091 | $183.01 | $183.00 | $183.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $227.41 | 12.630% | $256.1319 | $256.13 | $256.15 | $256.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $142.42 | 3.311% | $147.1355 | $147.14 | $147.15 | $147.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $156.88 | 9.177% | $171.2769 | $171.28 | $171.30 | $171.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $57.87 | 3.622% | $59.9661 | $59.97 | $59.95 | $60.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $16.96 | 11.492% | $18.909 | $18.91 | $18.90 | $18.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $23.67 | 12.387% | $26.602 | $26.60 | $26.60 | $26.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $799.13 | $863.0305 | $863.04 | $863.05 | $863.00 | |