| 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 | $236.69 | 6.234% | $251.4453 | $251.45 | $251.45 | $251.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $167.83 | 5.792% | $177.5507 | $177.55 | $177.55 | $177.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $117.27 | 8.351% | $127.0632 | $127.06 | $127.05 | $127.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $8.28 | 10.414% | $9.1423 | $9.14 | $9.15 | $9.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $171.33 | 6.543% | $182.5401 | $182.54 | $182.55 | $182.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $176.89 | 7.499% | $190.155 | $190.16 | $190.15 | $190.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $36.54 | 12.775% | $41.208 | $41.21 | $41.20 | $41.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $914.83 | $979.1046 | $979.11 | $979.10 | $979.10 | |