| 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 | $229.39 | 7.393% | $246.3488 | $246.35 | $246.35 | $246.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $177.38 | 5.431% | $187.0135 | $187.01 | $187.00 | $187.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $137.65 | 10.873% | $152.6167 | $152.62 | $152.60 | $152.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $170.66 | 10.246% | $188.1458 | $188.15 | $188.15 | $188.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $151.45 | 10.585% | $167.481 | $167.48 | $167.50 | $167.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $119.95 | 7.748% | $129.2437 | $129.24 | $129.25 | $129.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $6.96 | 13.828% | $7.9224 | $7.92 | $7.90 | $7.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $993.44 | $1,078.7719 | $1,078.77 | $1,078.75 | $1,078.60 | |