| 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 | $170.98 | 4.380% | $178.4689 | $178.47 | $178.45 | $178.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $196.39 | 5.572% | $207.3329 | $207.33 | $207.35 | $207.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $167.84 | 11.343% | $186.8781 | $186.88 | $186.90 | $186.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $170.46 | 10.158% | $187.7753 | $187.78 | $187.80 | $187.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $51.69 | 4.416% | $53.9726 | $53.97 | $53.95 | $54.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $48.88 | 3.188% | $50.4383 | $50.44 | $50.45 | $50.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $131.34 | 10.375% | $144.9665 | $144.97 | $144.95 | $145.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $937.58 | $1,009.8326 | $1,009.84 | $1,009.85 | $1,009.90 | |