| 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 | $167.30 | 9.540% | $183.2604 | $183.26 | $183.25 | $183.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $133.41 | 3.246% | $137.7405 | $137.74 | $137.75 | $137.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $55.69 | 9.571% | $61.0201 | $61.02 | $61.00 | $61.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $218.57 | 4.573% | $228.5652 | $228.57 | $228.55 | $228.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $40.78 | 7.720% | $43.9282 | $43.93 | $43.95 | $43.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $238.77 | 9.323% | $261.0305 | $261.03 | $261.05 | $261.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $239.82 | 5.852% | $253.8543 | $253.85 | $253.85 | $253.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,094.34 | $1,169.3992 | $1,169.40 | $1,169.40 | $1,169.40 | |