| 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 | $165.63 | 9.548% | $181.4444 | $181.44 | $181.45 | $181.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $189.25 | 9.554% | $207.3309 | $207.33 | $207.35 | $207.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $63.89 | 8.154% | $69.0996 | $69.10 | $69.10 | $69.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $21.68 | 7.283% | $23.259 | $23.26 | $23.25 | $23.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $236.86 | 4.721% | $248.0422 | $248.04 | $248.05 | $248.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $78.98 | 10.826% | $87.5304 | $87.53 | $87.55 | $87.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $248.46 | 3.266% | $256.5747 | $256.57 | $256.55 | $256.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,004.75 | $1,073.2812 | $1,073.27 | $1,073.30 | $1,073.20 | |