| 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 | $166.92 | 12.206% | $187.2943 | $187.29 | $187.30 | $187.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $7.43 | 13.261% | $8.4153 | $8.42 | $8.40 | $8.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $238.71 | 8.465% | $258.9168 | $258.92 | $258.90 | $258.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $79.48 | 12.366% | $89.3085 | $89.31 | $89.30 | $89.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $23.62 | 5.820% | $24.9947 | $24.99 | $25.00 | $25.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $196.97 | 13.400% | $223.364 | $223.36 | $223.35 | $223.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $240.36 | 6.822% | $256.7574 | $256.76 | $256.75 | $256.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $953.49 | $1,049.0510 | $1,049.05 | $1,049.00 | $1,049.10 | |