| 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 | $166.26 | 9.617% | $182.2492 | $182.25 | $182.25 | $182.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $140.90 | 8.207% | $152.4637 | $152.46 | $152.45 | $152.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $201.41 | 12.366% | $226.3164 | $226.32 | $226.30 | $226.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $94.60 | 3.584% | $97.9905 | $97.99 | $98.00 | $98.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $177.38 | 13.244% | $200.8722 | $200.87 | $200.85 | $200.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $113.41 | 4.364% | $118.3592 | $118.36 | $118.35 | $118.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $11.41 | 7.452% | $12.2603 | $12.26 | $12.25 | $12.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $905.37 | $990.5115 | $990.51 | $990.45 | $990.60 | |