| 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 | $173.67 | 4.385% | $181.2854 | $181.29 | $181.30 | $181.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $163.74 | 13.462% | $185.7827 | $185.78 | $185.80 | $185.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $27.52 | 10.120% | $30.305 | $30.31 | $30.30 | $30.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $169.77 | 10.588% | $187.7452 | $187.75 | $187.75 | $187.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $60.53 | 9.260% | $66.1351 | $66.14 | $66.15 | $66.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $131.44 | 8.287% | $142.3324 | $142.33 | $142.35 | $142.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $195.28 | 8.232% | $211.3554 | $211.36 | $211.35 | $211.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $921.95 | $1,004.9412 | $1,004.96 | $1,005.00 | $1,004.90 | |