| 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 | $178.83 | 3.266% | $184.6706 | $184.67 | $184.65 | $184.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $232.54 | 7.704% | $250.4549 | $250.45 | $250.45 | $250.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $45.44 | 8.120% | $49.1297 | $49.13 | $49.15 | $49.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $216.81 | 6.542% | $230.9937 | $230.99 | $231.00 | $231.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $22.78 | 10.415% | $25.1525 | $25.15 | $25.15 | $25.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $214.88 | 10.410% | $237.249 | $237.25 | $237.25 | $237.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $28.80 | 9.281% | $31.4729 | $31.47 | $31.45 | $31.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $940.08 | $1,009.1233 | $1,009.11 | $1,009.10 | $1,009.20 | |