| 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 | $163.99 | 11.833% | $183.3949 | $183.39 | $183.40 | $183.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $69.70 | 11.838% | $77.9511 | $77.95 | $77.95 | $78.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $193.58 | 10.133% | $213.1955 | $213.20 | $213.20 | $213.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $174.70 | 7.846% | $188.407 | $188.41 | $188.40 | $188.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $215.38 | 5.670% | $227.592 | $227.59 | $227.60 | $227.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $36.91 | 5.738% | $39.0279 | $39.03 | $39.05 | $39.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $155.83 | 7.720% | $167.8601 | $167.86 | $167.85 | $167.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,010.09 | $1,097.4285 | $1,097.43 | $1,097.45 | $1,097.50 | |