| 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 | $166.65 | 9.686% | $182.7917 | $182.79 | $182.80 | $182.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $250.37 | 8.532% | $271.7316 | $271.73 | $271.75 | $271.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $19.52 | 7.505% | $20.985 | $20.99 | $21.00 | $21.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $231.97 | 5.637% | $245.0461 | $245.05 | $245.05 | $245.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $32.78 | 8.325% | $35.5089 | $35.51 | $35.50 | $35.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $213.87 | 4.279% | $223.0215 | $223.02 | $223.00 | $223.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $123.36 | 12.559% | $138.8528 | $138.85 | $138.85 | $138.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,038.52 | $1,117.9376 | $1,117.94 | $1,117.95 | $1,117.90 | |