| 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 | $166.93 | 9.273% | $182.4094 | $182.41 | $182.40 | $182.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $29.97 | 5.512% | $31.6219 | $31.62 | $31.60 | $31.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $197.27 | 9.208% | $215.4346 | $215.43 | $215.45 | $215.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $227.47 | 8.724% | $247.3145 | $247.31 | $247.30 | $247.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $76.57 | 10.627% | $84.7071 | $84.71 | $84.70 | $84.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $58.83 | 13.617% | $66.8409 | $66.84 | $66.85 | $66.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $42.91 | 9.249% | $46.8787 | $46.88 | $46.90 | $46.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $799.95 | $875.2071 | $875.20 | $875.20 | $875.10 | |