| 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 | $172.30 | 7.229% | $184.7556 | $184.76 | $184.75 | $184.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $144.75 | 9.831% | $158.9804 | $158.98 | $159.00 | $159.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $217.79 | 8.658% | $236.6463 | $236.65 | $236.65 | $236.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $140.46 | 11.199% | $156.1901 | $156.19 | $156.20 | $156.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $64.85 | 6.690% | $69.1885 | $69.19 | $69.20 | $69.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $166.54 | 5.739% | $176.0977 | $176.10 | $176.10 | $176.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $44.45 | 8.794% | $48.3589 | $48.36 | $48.35 | $48.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $951.14 | $1,030.2175 | $1,030.23 | $1,030.25 | $1,030.30 | |