| 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 | $185.70 | 9.568% | $203.4678 | $203.47 | $203.45 | $203.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $96.27 | 5.402% | $101.4705 | $101.47 | $101.45 | $101.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $208.76 | 8.820% | $227.1726 | $227.17 | $227.15 | $227.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $68.95 | 7.615% | $74.2005 | $74.20 | $74.20 | $74.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $182.86 | 5.251% | $192.462 | $192.46 | $192.45 | $192.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $156.72 | 3.204% | $161.7413 | $161.74 | $161.75 | $161.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $107.93 | 9.747% | $118.4499 | $118.45 | $118.45 | $118.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,007.19 | $1,078.9646 | $1,078.96 | $1,078.90 | $1,079.00 | |