| 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 | $171.77 | 4.126% | $178.8572 | $178.86 | $178.85 | $178.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $150.27 | 7.419% | $161.4185 | $161.42 | $161.40 | $161.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $24.46 | 10.276% | $26.9735 | $26.97 | $26.95 | $27.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $222.52 | 7.825% | $239.9322 | $239.93 | $239.95 | $239.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $196.92 | 9.205% | $215.0465 | $215.05 | $215.05 | $215.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $37.79 | 5.442% | $39.8465 | $39.85 | $39.85 | $39.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $208.80 | 10.141% | $229.9744 | $229.97 | $229.95 | $230.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,012.53 | $1,092.0488 | $1,092.05 | $1,092.00 | $1,092.00 | |