| 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 | $162.59 | 12.575% | $183.0357 | $183.04 | $183.05 | $183.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $114.66 | 8.389% | $124.2788 | $124.28 | $124.30 | $124.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $203.98 | 3.175% | $210.4564 | $210.46 | $210.45 | $210.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $39.77 | 3.359% | $41.1059 | $41.11 | $41.10 | $41.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $78.82 | 13.757% | $89.6633 | $89.66 | $89.65 | $89.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $66.71 | 7.281% | $71.5672 | $71.57 | $71.55 | $71.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $197.27 | 6.379% | $209.8539 | $209.85 | $209.85 | $209.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $863.80 | $929.9612 | $929.97 | $929.95 | $930.10 | |