| 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 | $171.75 | 6.782% | $183.3981 | $183.40 | $183.40 | $183.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $16.59 | 12.648% | $18.6883 | $18.69 | $18.70 | $18.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $53.75 | 5.787% | $56.8605 | $56.86 | $56.85 | $56.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $66.49 | 9.425% | $72.7567 | $72.76 | $72.75 | $72.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $226.82 | 8.517% | $246.1383 | $246.14 | $246.15 | $246.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $47.58 | 5.365% | $50.1327 | $50.13 | $50.15 | $50.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $240.52 | 13.794% | $273.6973 | $273.70 | $273.70 | $273.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $823.50 | $901.6719 | $901.68 | $901.70 | $901.70 | |