| 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 | $178.27 | 9.589% | $195.3643 | $195.36 | $195.35 | $195.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $215.47 | 12.425% | $242.2421 | $242.24 | $242.25 | $242.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $164.38 | 6.570% | $175.1798 | $175.18 | $175.20 | $175.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $34.41 | 4.226% | $35.8642 | $35.86 | $35.85 | $35.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $20.97 | 13.418% | $23.7838 | $23.78 | $23.80 | $23.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $48.64 | 3.562% | $50.3726 | $50.37 | $50.35 | $50.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $242.65 | 11.563% | $270.7076 | $270.71 | $270.70 | $270.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $904.79 | $993.5144 | $993.50 | $993.50 | $993.60 | |