| 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 | $171.94 | 6.588% | $183.2674 | $183.27 | $183.25 | $183.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $245.84 | 13.719% | $279.5668 | $279.57 | $279.55 | $279.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $200.68 | 4.631% | $209.9735 | $209.97 | $209.95 | $210.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $56.81 | 9.392% | $62.1456 | $62.15 | $62.15 | $62.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $96.38 | 10.661% | $106.6551 | $106.66 | $106.65 | $106.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $55.84 | 10.531% | $61.7205 | $61.72 | $61.70 | $61.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $202.39 | 7.394% | $217.3547 | $217.35 | $217.35 | $217.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,029.88 | $1,120.6836 | $1,120.69 | $1,120.60 | $1,120.80 | |