| 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 | $184.90 | 9.436% | $202.3472 | $202.35 | $202.35 | $202.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $151.56 | 9.680% | $166.231 | $166.23 | $166.25 | $166.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $212.73 | 10.552% | $235.1773 | $235.18 | $235.20 | $235.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $146.37 | 8.287% | $158.4997 | $158.50 | $158.50 | $158.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $137.53 | 4.573% | $143.8192 | $143.82 | $143.80 | $143.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $17.39 | 6.842% | $18.5798 | $18.58 | $18.60 | $18.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $19.26 | 7.501% | $20.7047 | $20.70 | $20.70 | $20.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $869.74 | $945.3589 | $945.36 | $945.40 | $945.30 | |