| 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 | $169.28 | 8.872% | $184.2985 | $184.30 | $184.30 | $184.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $171.38 | 8.521% | $185.9833 | $185.98 | $186.00 | $186.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $149.50 | 4.213% | $155.7984 | $155.80 | $155.80 | $155.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $214.27 | 6.193% | $227.5397 | $227.54 | $227.55 | $227.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $95.91 | 8.572% | $104.1314 | $104.13 | $104.15 | $104.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $47.98 | 11.465% | $53.4809 | $53.48 | $53.50 | $53.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $125.65 | 9.792% | $137.9536 | $137.95 | $137.95 | $138.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $973.97 | $1,049.1858 | $1,049.18 | $1,049.25 | $1,049.20 | |