| 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 | $171.46 | 8.145% | $185.4254 | $185.43 | $185.45 | $185.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $144.30 | 8.613% | $156.7286 | $156.73 | $156.75 | $156.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $192.29 | 8.564% | $208.7577 | $208.76 | $208.75 | $208.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $127.94 | 8.149% | $138.3658 | $138.37 | $138.35 | $138.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $8.43 | 8.563% | $9.1519 | $9.15 | $9.15 | $9.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $228.48 | 13.465% | $259.2448 | $259.24 | $259.25 | $259.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $142.63 | 13.129% | $161.3559 | $161.36 | $161.35 | $161.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,015.53 | $1,119.0301 | $1,119.04 | $1,119.05 | $1,119.10 | |