| 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 | $171.38 | 6.829% | $183.0835 | $183.08 | $183.10 | $183.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $227.35 | 5.724% | $240.3635 | $240.36 | $240.35 | $240.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $6.56 | 5.259% | $6.905 | $6.91 | $6.90 | $6.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $121.94 | 11.542% | $136.0143 | $136.01 | $136.00 | $136.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $197.43 | 11.572% | $220.2766 | $220.28 | $220.30 | $220.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $230.35 | 3.222% | $237.7719 | $237.77 | $237.75 | $237.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $150.51 | 8.333% | $163.052 | $163.05 | $163.05 | $163.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,105.52 | $1,187.4668 | $1,187.46 | $1,187.45 | $1,187.60 | |