| 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 | $170.80 | 7.196% | $183.0908 | $183.09 | $183.10 | $183.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $221.95 | 11.268% | $246.9593 | $246.96 | $246.95 | $247.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $223.47 | 12.708% | $251.8686 | $251.87 | $251.85 | $251.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $173.85 | 11.361% | $193.6011 | $193.60 | $193.60 | $193.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $35.95 | 6.448% | $38.2681 | $38.27 | $38.25 | $38.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $229.35 | 6.342% | $243.8954 | $243.90 | $243.90 | $243.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $15.35 | 7.618% | $16.5194 | $16.52 | $16.50 | $16.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,070.72 | $1,174.2027 | $1,174.21 | $1,174.15 | $1,174.30 | |