| 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 | $176.86 | 4.169% | $184.2333 | $184.23 | $184.25 | $184.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $231.35 | 8.317% | $250.5914 | $250.59 | $250.60 | $250.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $140.89 | 6.803% | $150.4747 | $150.47 | $150.45 | $150.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $152.31 | 7.475% | $163.6952 | $163.70 | $163.70 | $163.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $9.39 | 6.434% | $9.9942 | $9.99 | $10.00 | $10.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $222.95 | 12.428% | $250.6582 | $250.66 | $250.65 | $250.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $35.71 | 13.178% | $40.4159 | $40.42 | $40.40 | $40.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $969.46 | $1,050.0629 | $1,050.06 | $1,050.05 | $1,050.10 | |