| 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 | $169.99 | 8.179% | $183.8935 | $183.89 | $183.90 | $183.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $141.32 | 10.544% | $156.2208 | $156.22 | $156.20 | $156.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $234.47 | 10.153% | $258.2757 | $258.28 | $258.30 | $258.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $72.27 | 3.234% | $74.6072 | $74.61 | $74.60 | $74.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $236.67 | 12.345% | $265.8869 | $265.89 | $265.90 | $265.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $117.86 | 6.193% | $125.1591 | $125.16 | $125.15 | $125.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $113.68 | 8.396% | $123.2246 | $123.22 | $123.20 | $123.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,086.26 | $1,187.2678 | $1,187.27 | $1,187.25 | $1,187.30 | |