| 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 | $170.60 | 9.776% | $187.2779 | $187.28 | $187.30 | $187.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $222.36 | 11.263% | $247.4044 | $247.40 | $247.40 | $247.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $5.40 | 9.491% | $5.9125 | $5.91 | $5.90 | $5.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $184.86 | 8.404% | $200.3956 | $200.40 | $200.40 | $200.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $242.30 | 11.163% | $269.3479 | $269.35 | $269.35 | $269.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $88.95 | 10.646% | $98.4196 | $98.42 | $98.40 | $98.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $19.25 | 4.251% | $20.0683 | $20.07 | $20.05 | $20.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $933.72 | $1,028.8262 | $1,028.83 | $1,028.80 | $1,028.80 | |