| 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 | $167.75 | 9.307% | $183.3625 | $183.36 | $183.35 | $183.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $218.53 | 12.422% | $245.6758 | $245.68 | $245.70 | $245.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $153.44 | 8.828% | $166.9857 | $166.99 | $167.00 | $167.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $62.85 | 11.564% | $70.118 | $70.12 | $70.10 | $70.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $85.92 | 13.180% | $97.2443 | $97.24 | $97.25 | $97.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $207.65 | 13.466% | $235.6121 | $235.61 | $235.60 | $235.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $140.42 | 5.683% | $148.4001 | $148.40 | $148.40 | $148.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,036.56 | $1,147.3985 | $1,147.40 | $1,147.40 | $1,147.40 | |