| 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 | $160.81 | 8.358% | $174.2505 | $174.25 | $174.25 | $174.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $77.68 | 7.386% | $83.4174 | $83.42 | $83.40 | $83.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $169.25 | 7.505% | $181.9522 | $181.95 | $181.95 | $182.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $185.25 | 9.535% | $202.9136 | $202.91 | $202.90 | $202.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $86.68 | 11.143% | $96.3388 | $96.34 | $96.35 | $96.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $242.61 | 7.565% | $260.9634 | $260.96 | $260.95 | $261.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $221.83 | 3.660% | $229.949 | $229.95 | $229.95 | $229.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,144.11 | $1,229.7849 | $1,229.78 | $1,229.75 | $1,229.80 | |