| 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 | $165.87 | 10.394% | $183.1105 | $183.11 | $183.10 | $183.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $51.82 | 5.530% | $54.6856 | $54.69 | $54.70 | $54.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $38.55 | 13.497% | $43.7531 | $43.75 | $43.75 | $43.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $74.40 | 8.133% | $80.451 | $80.45 | $80.45 | $80.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $207.76 | 8.768% | $225.9764 | $225.98 | $226.00 | $226.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $142.64 | 7.532% | $153.3836 | $153.38 | $153.40 | $153.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $202.96 | 6.341% | $215.8297 | $215.83 | $215.85 | $215.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $884.00 | $957.1899 | $957.19 | $957.25 | $957.30 | |