| 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 | $171.36 | 6.825% | $183.0553 | $183.06 | $183.05 | $183.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $111.34 | 5.866% | $117.8712 | $117.87 | $117.85 | $117.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $164.54 | 11.341% | $183.2005 | $183.20 | $183.20 | $183.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $152.47 | 3.145% | $157.2652 | $157.27 | $157.25 | $157.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $52.61 | 13.592% | $59.7608 | $59.76 | $59.75 | $59.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $14.98 | 12.627% | $16.8715 | $16.87 | $16.85 | $16.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $249.41 | 4.838% | $261.4765 | $261.48 | $261.50 | $261.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $916.71 | $979.5010 | $979.51 | $979.45 | $979.70 | |