| 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 | $170.35 | 8.704% | $185.1773 | $185.18 | $185.20 | $185.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $24.73 | 9.870% | $27.1709 | $27.17 | $27.15 | $27.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $219.97 | 4.684% | $230.2734 | $230.27 | $230.25 | $230.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $36.57 | 10.454% | $40.393 | $40.39 | $40.40 | $40.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $242.99 | 3.361% | $251.1569 | $251.16 | $251.15 | $251.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $131.84 | 10.799% | $146.0774 | $146.08 | $146.10 | $146.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $121.36 | 3.436% | $125.5299 | $125.53 | $125.55 | $125.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $947.81 | $1,005.7788 | $1,005.78 | $1,005.80 | $1,005.90 | |