| 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 | $177.79 | 3.192% | $183.4651 | $183.47 | $183.45 | $183.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $8.28 | 8.502% | $8.984 | $8.98 | $9.00 | $9.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $230.38 | 3.320% | $238.0286 | $238.03 | $238.05 | $238.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $190.93 | 10.373% | $210.7352 | $210.74 | $210.75 | $210.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $101.93 | 10.478% | $112.6102 | $112.61 | $112.60 | $112.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $230.25 | 3.787% | $238.9696 | $238.97 | $238.95 | $239.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $66.71 | 13.803% | $75.918 | $75.92 | $75.90 | $75.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,006.27 | $1,068.7107 | $1,068.72 | $1,068.70 | $1,068.70 | |