| 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 | $209.95 | 9.850% | $230.6301 | $230.63 | $230.65 | $230.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $179.99 | 3.854% | $186.9268 | $186.93 | $186.95 | $186.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $171.30 | 7.607% | $184.3308 | $184.33 | $184.35 | $184.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $9.41 | 4.678% | $9.8502 | $9.85 | $9.85 | $9.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $125.89 | 8.720% | $136.8676 | $136.87 | $136.85 | $136.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $232.31 | 7.716% | $250.235 | $250.24 | $250.25 | $250.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $123.25 | 10.251% | $135.8844 | $135.88 | $135.90 | $135.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,052.10 | $1,134.7249 | $1,134.73 | $1,134.80 | $1,134.70 | |