| 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 | $175.32 | 4.403% | $183.0393 | $183.04 | $183.05 | $183.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $110.66 | 9.768% | $121.4693 | $121.47 | $121.45 | $121.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $79.42 | 9.159% | $86.6941 | $86.69 | $86.70 | $86.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $215.54 | 10.541% | $238.2601 | $238.26 | $238.25 | $238.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $203.54 | 13.331% | $230.6739 | $230.67 | $230.65 | $230.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $66.71 | 6.635% | $71.1362 | $71.14 | $71.15 | $71.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $66.25 | 9.344% | $72.4404 | $72.44 | $72.45 | $72.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $917.44 | $1,003.7133 | $1,003.71 | $1,003.70 | $1,003.70 | |