| 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 | $171.29 | 7.403% | $183.9706 | $183.97 | $183.95 | $184.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $179.95 | 3.477% | $186.2069 | $186.21 | $186.20 | $186.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $95.84 | 13.456% | $108.7362 | $108.74 | $108.75 | $108.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $217.91 | 12.200% | $244.495 | $244.50 | $244.50 | $244.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $57.78 | 7.392% | $62.0511 | $62.05 | $62.05 | $62.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $60.65 | 3.799% | $62.9541 | $62.95 | $62.95 | $63.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $116.65 | 6.829% | $124.616 | $124.62 | $124.60 | $124.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $900.07 | $973.0299 | $973.04 | $973.00 | $973.10 | |