| 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 | $173.95 | 5.107% | $182.8336 | $182.83 | $182.85 | $182.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $38.73 | 11.868% | $43.3265 | $43.33 | $43.35 | $43.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $15.66 | 5.282% | $16.4872 | $16.49 | $16.50 | $16.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $248.37 | 10.530% | $274.5234 | $274.52 | $274.50 | $274.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $186.58 | 13.278% | $211.3541 | $211.35 | $211.35 | $211.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $232.80 | 11.225% | $258.9318 | $258.93 | $258.95 | $258.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $203.71 | 9.388% | $222.8343 | $222.83 | $222.85 | $222.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,099.80 | $1,210.2909 | $1,210.28 | $1,210.35 | $1,210.20 | |