| 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 | $183.99 | 8.670% | $199.9419 | $199.94 | $199.95 | $199.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $177.37 | 5.829% | $187.7089 | $187.71 | $187.70 | $187.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $114.37 | 7.147% | $122.544 | $122.54 | $122.55 | $122.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $187.55 | 12.108% | $210.2586 | $210.26 | $210.25 | $210.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $5.50 | 8.849% | $5.9867 | $5.99 | $6.00 | $6.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $27.85 | 13.635% | $31.6473 | $31.65 | $31.65 | $31.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $249.82 | 8.670% | $271.4794 | $271.48 | $271.50 | $271.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $946.45 | $1,029.5668 | $1,029.57 | $1,029.60 | $1,029.50 | |