| 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 | $204.87 | 9.325% | $223.9741 | $223.97 | $223.95 | $224.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $160.39 | 10.433% | $177.1235 | $177.12 | $177.10 | $177.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $31.30 | 13.741% | $35.6009 | $35.60 | $35.60 | $35.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $169.98 | 9.418% | $185.9887 | $185.99 | $186.00 | $186.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $248.97 | 10.258% | $274.5093 | $274.51 | $274.50 | $274.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $58.45 | 4.419% | $61.0329 | $61.03 | $61.05 | $61.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $173.61 | 4.542% | $181.4954 | $181.50 | $181.50 | $181.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,047.57 | $1,139.7248 | $1,139.72 | $1,139.70 | $1,139.70 | |