| 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 | $171.51 | 10.375% | $189.3042 | $189.30 | $189.30 | $189.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $248.57 | 12.441% | $279.4946 | $279.49 | $279.50 | $279.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $27.86 | 9.748% | $30.5758 | $30.58 | $30.60 | $30.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $35.66 | 9.275% | $38.9675 | $38.97 | $38.95 | $39.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $145.36 | 8.571% | $157.8188 | $157.82 | $157.80 | $157.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $170.70 | 9.835% | $187.4883 | $187.49 | $187.50 | $187.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $158.97 | 4.739% | $166.5036 | $166.50 | $166.50 | $166.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $958.63 | $1,050.1528 | $1,050.15 | $1,050.15 | $1,050.20 | |