| 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 | $169.77 | 9.653% | $186.1579 | $186.16 | $186.15 | $186.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $156.25 | 12.413% | $175.6453 | $175.65 | $175.65 | $175.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $232.72 | 7.839% | $250.9629 | $250.96 | $250.95 | $251.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $141.81 | 13.114% | $160.407 | $160.41 | $160.40 | $160.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $111.33 | 10.218% | $122.7057 | $122.71 | $122.70 | $122.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $10.75 | 7.764% | $11.5846 | $11.58 | $11.60 | $11.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $221.69 | 7.587% | $238.5096 | $238.51 | $238.50 | $238.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,044.32 | $1,145.9730 | $1,145.98 | $1,145.95 | $1,146.00 | |