| 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 | $234.67 | 9.625% | $257.257 | $257.26 | $257.25 | $257.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $171.74 | 8.275% | $185.9515 | $185.95 | $185.95 | $186.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $157.86 | 11.848% | $176.5633 | $176.56 | $176.55 | $176.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $183.50 | 6.415% | $195.2715 | $195.27 | $195.25 | $195.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $81.54 | 5.648% | $86.1454 | $86.15 | $86.15 | $86.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $113.94 | 7.834% | $122.8661 | $122.87 | $122.85 | $122.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $44.63 | 11.782% | $49.8883 | $49.89 | $49.90 | $49.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $987.88 | $1,073.9431 | $1,073.95 | $1,073.90 | $1,074.10 | |