| 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 | $168.34 | 9.288% | $183.9754 | $183.98 | $184.00 | $184.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $9.73 | 8.375% | $10.5449 | $10.54 | $10.55 | $10.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $135.83 | 8.194% | $146.9599 | $146.96 | $146.95 | $147.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $131.99 | 8.360% | $143.0244 | $143.02 | $143.00 | $143.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $36.75 | 10.800% | $40.719 | $40.72 | $40.70 | $40.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $49.84 | 6.269% | $52.9645 | $52.96 | $52.95 | $53.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $233.88 | 11.735% | $261.3258 | $261.33 | $261.35 | $261.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $766.36 | $839.5139 | $839.51 | $839.50 | $839.50 | |