| 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 | $185.99 | 4.456% | $194.2777 | $194.28 | $194.30 | $194.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $36.64 | 4.763% | $38.3852 | $38.39 | $38.40 | $38.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $106.48 | 7.718% | $114.6981 | $114.70 | $114.70 | $114.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $244.94 | 7.777% | $263.989 | $263.99 | $264.00 | $264.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $131.82 | 9.553% | $144.4128 | $144.41 | $144.40 | $144.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $17.41 | 3.170% | $17.9619 | $17.96 | $17.95 | $18.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $244.26 | 12.863% | $275.6792 | $275.68 | $275.70 | $275.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $967.54 | $1,049.4039 | $1,049.41 | $1,049.45 | $1,049.50 | |