| 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 | $184.35 | 13.576% | $209.3774 | $209.38 | $209.40 | $209.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $160.68 | 6.730% | $171.4938 | $171.49 | $171.50 | $171.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $173.94 | 4.377% | $181.5534 | $181.55 | $181.55 | $181.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $73.59 | 5.600% | $77.711 | $77.71 | $77.70 | $77.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $112.25 | 5.116% | $117.9927 | $117.99 | $118.00 | $118.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $193.92 | 8.498% | $210.3993 | $210.40 | $210.40 | $210.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $37.91 | 9.182% | $41.3909 | $41.39 | $41.40 | $41.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $936.64 | $1,009.9185 | $1,009.91 | $1,009.95 | $1,010.00 | |