| 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 | $165.40 | 9.359% | $180.8798 | $180.88 | $180.90 | $180.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $51.35 | 11.783% | $57.4006 | $57.40 | $57.40 | $57.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $70.98 | 8.295% | $76.8678 | $76.87 | $76.85 | $76.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $217.37 | 5.329% | $228.9536 | $228.95 | $228.95 | $229.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $22.80 | 5.656% | $24.0896 | $24.09 | $24.10 | $24.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $240.36 | 5.663% | $253.9716 | $253.97 | $253.95 | $254.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $179.45 | 4.388% | $187.3243 | $187.32 | $187.30 | $187.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $947.71 | $1,009.4873 | $1,009.48 | $1,009.45 | $1,009.60 | |