| 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 | $153.39 | 9.725% | $168.3072 | $168.31 | $168.30 | $168.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $47.84 | 7.189% | $51.2792 | $51.28 | $51.30 | $51.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $194.31 | 6.548% | $207.0334 | $207.03 | $207.05 | $207.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $18.35 | 6.301% | $19.5062 | $19.51 | $19.50 | $19.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $240.65 | 9.609% | $263.7741 | $263.77 | $263.75 | $263.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $204.69 | 3.142% | $211.1214 | $211.12 | $211.10 | $211.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $155.70 | 4.322% | $162.4294 | $162.43 | $162.45 | $162.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,014.93 | $1,083.4509 | $1,083.45 | $1,083.45 | $1,083.40 | |