| 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 | $170.72 | 6.515% | $181.8424 | $181.84 | $181.85 | $181.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $234.44 | 3.710% | $243.1377 | $243.14 | $243.15 | $243.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $232.49 | 10.856% | $257.7291 | $257.73 | $257.75 | $257.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $34.35 | 4.689% | $35.9607 | $35.96 | $35.95 | $36.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $21.72 | 10.137% | $23.9218 | $23.92 | $23.90 | $23.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $227.91 | 7.661% | $245.3702 | $245.37 | $245.35 | $245.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $94.43 | 3.822% | $98.0391 | $98.04 | $98.05 | $98.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,016.06 | $1,086.0010 | $1,086.00 | $1,086.00 | $1,085.90 | |