| 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 | $171.89 | 6.589% | $183.2158 | $183.22 | $183.20 | $183.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $105.50 | 3.136% | $108.8085 | $108.81 | $108.80 | $108.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $249.74 | 12.249% | $280.3307 | $280.33 | $280.35 | $280.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $17.73 | 10.796% | $19.6441 | $19.64 | $19.65 | $19.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $217.80 | 10.199% | $240.0134 | $240.01 | $240.00 | $240.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $22.66 | 9.623% | $24.8406 | $24.84 | $24.85 | $24.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $244.41 | 5.125% | $256.936 | $256.94 | $256.95 | $256.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,029.73 | $1,113.7891 | $1,113.79 | $1,113.80 | $1,113.60 | |