| 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 | $160.99 | 8.680% | $174.9639 | $174.96 | $174.95 | $175.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $109.38 | 8.144% | $118.2879 | $118.29 | $118.30 | $118.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $236.59 | 12.503% | $266.1708 | $266.17 | $266.15 | $266.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $203.41 | 10.630% | $225.0325 | $225.03 | $225.05 | $225.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $120.32 | 12.362% | $135.194 | $135.19 | $135.20 | $135.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $52.26 | 5.133% | $54.9425 | $54.94 | $54.95 | $54.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $113.57 | 8.691% | $123.4404 | $123.44 | $123.45 | $123.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $996.52 | $1,098.0320 | $1,098.02 | $1,098.05 | $1,098.00 | |