| 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 | $178.82 | 11.611% | $199.5828 | $199.58 | $199.60 | $199.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $134.94 | 4.812% | $141.4333 | $141.43 | $141.45 | $141.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $221.81 | 9.250% | $242.3274 | $242.33 | $242.35 | $242.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $167.63 | 8.758% | $182.311 | $182.31 | $182.30 | $182.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $64.91 | 13.233% | $73.4995 | $73.50 | $73.50 | $73.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $138.87 | 12.833% | $156.6912 | $156.69 | $156.70 | $156.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $8.72 | 3.174% | $8.9968 | $9.00 | $9.00 | $9.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $915.70 | $1,004.8420 | $1,004.84 | $1,004.90 | $1,004.80 | |