| 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 | $185.99 | 9.625% | $203.8915 | $203.89 | $203.90 | $203.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $14.54 | 13.214% | $16.4613 | $16.46 | $16.45 | $16.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $203.91 | 10.653% | $225.6325 | $225.63 | $225.65 | $225.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $136.62 | 5.708% | $144.4183 | $144.42 | $144.40 | $144.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $110.64 | 8.131% | $119.6361 | $119.64 | $119.65 | $119.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $127.68 | 3.656% | $132.348 | $132.35 | $132.35 | $132.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $220.98 | 6.182% | $234.641 | $234.64 | $234.65 | $234.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,000.36 | $1,077.0287 | $1,077.03 | $1,077.05 | $1,076.90 | |