| 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 | $185.39 | 10.333% | $204.5463 | $204.55 | $204.55 | $204.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $78.64 | 7.742% | $84.7283 | $84.73 | $84.75 | $84.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $161.45 | 3.694% | $167.414 | $167.41 | $167.40 | $167.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $243.97 | 11.201% | $271.2971 | $271.30 | $271.30 | $271.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $14.48 | 11.323% | $16.1196 | $16.12 | $16.10 | $16.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $180.68 | 7.352% | $193.9636 | $193.96 | $193.95 | $194.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $81.97 | 5.568% | $86.5341 | $86.53 | $86.55 | $86.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $946.58 | $1,024.6030 | $1,024.60 | $1,024.60 | $1,024.50 | |