| 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 | 5.740% | $189.0843 | $189.08 | $189.10 | $189.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $232.68 | 12.308% | $261.3183 | $261.32 | $261.30 | $261.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $154.82 | 6.730% | $165.2394 | $165.24 | $165.25 | $165.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $95.41 | 9.615% | $104.5837 | $104.58 | $104.60 | $104.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $110.96 | 8.573% | $120.4726 | $120.47 | $120.45 | $120.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $24.76 | 10.576% | $27.3786 | $27.38 | $27.40 | $27.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $122.55 | 11.524% | $136.6727 | $136.67 | $136.65 | $136.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $920.00 | $1,004.7496 | $1,004.74 | $1,004.75 | $1,004.80 | |