| 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 | $170.49 | 10.502% | $188.3949 | $188.39 | $188.40 | $188.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $187.49 | 11.356% | $208.7814 | $208.78 | $208.80 | $208.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $192.94 | 7.442% | $207.2986 | $207.30 | $207.30 | $207.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $231.52 | 9.262% | $252.9634 | $252.96 | $252.95 | $253.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $85.53 | 10.349% | $94.3815 | $94.38 | $94.40 | $94.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $8.42 | 10.642% | $9.3161 | $9.32 | $9.30 | $9.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $50.55 | 13.645% | $57.4475 | $57.45 | $57.45 | $57.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $926.94 | $1,018.5834 | $1,018.58 | $1,018.60 | $1,018.60 | |