| 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 | $172.99 | 6.447% | $184.1427 | $184.14 | $184.15 | $184.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $73.28 | 11.352% | $81.5987 | $81.60 | $81.60 | $81.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $206.56 | 5.261% | $217.4271 | $217.43 | $217.45 | $217.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $248.56 | 6.193% | $263.9533 | $263.95 | $263.95 | $264.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $182.72 | 5.712% | $193.157 | $193.16 | $193.15 | $193.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $33.67 | 10.849% | $37.3229 | $37.32 | $37.30 | $37.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $223.65 | 7.356% | $240.1017 | $240.10 | $240.10 | $240.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,141.43 | $1,217.7034 | $1,217.70 | $1,217.70 | $1,217.70 | |