| 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 | $171.83 | 7.702% | $185.0643 | $185.06 | $185.05 | $185.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $49.98 | 7.151% | $53.5541 | $53.55 | $53.55 | $53.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $230.54 | 11.274% | $256.5311 | $256.53 | $256.55 | $256.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $247.90 | 13.775% | $282.0482 | $282.05 | $282.05 | $282.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $114.37 | 10.250% | $126.0929 | $126.09 | $126.10 | $126.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $64.74 | 12.868% | $73.0707 | $73.07 | $73.05 | $73.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $18.42 | 4.642% | $19.2751 | $19.28 | $19.30 | $19.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $897.78 | $995.6364 | $995.63 | $995.65 | $995.70 | |