| 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 | $173.95 | 6.502% | $185.2602 | $185.26 | $185.25 | $185.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $197.70 | 6.237% | $210.0305 | $210.03 | $210.05 | $210.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $142.51 | 6.407% | $151.6406 | $151.64 | $151.65 | $151.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $205.91 | 3.678% | $213.4834 | $213.48 | $213.50 | $213.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $168.40 | 9.611% | $184.5849 | $184.58 | $184.60 | $184.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $108.56 | 5.589% | $114.6274 | $114.63 | $114.65 | $114.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $83.31 | 12.208% | $93.4805 | $93.48 | $93.50 | $93.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,080.34 | $1,153.1075 | $1,153.10 | $1,153.20 | $1,153.10 | |