| 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 | $177.30 | 9.510% | $194.1612 | $194.16 | $194.15 | $194.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $180.29 | 3.377% | $186.3784 | $186.38 | $186.40 | $186.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $146.60 | 5.752% | $155.0324 | $155.03 | $155.05 | $155.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $145.47 | 3.472% | $150.5207 | $150.52 | $150.50 | $150.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $195.62 | 6.168% | $207.6858 | $207.69 | $207.70 | $207.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $89.95 | 4.765% | $94.2361 | $94.24 | $94.25 | $94.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $75.95 | 9.836% | $83.4204 | $83.42 | $83.40 | $83.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,011.18 | $1,071.4350 | $1,071.44 | $1,071.45 | $1,071.40 | |