| 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 | $171.89 | 7.529% | $184.8316 | $184.83 | $184.85 | $184.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $186.61 | 6.653% | $199.0252 | $199.03 | $199.05 | $199.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $138.86 | 13.441% | $157.5242 | $157.52 | $157.50 | $157.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $224.34 | 10.161% | $247.1352 | $247.14 | $247.15 | $247.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $83.67 | 10.647% | $92.5783 | $92.58 | $92.60 | $92.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $73.56 | 9.353% | $80.4401 | $80.44 | $80.45 | $80.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $44.77 | 7.157% | $47.9742 | $47.97 | $47.95 | $48.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $923.70 | $1,009.5088 | $1,009.51 | $1,009.55 | $1,009.40 | |