| 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 | 8.627% | $174.8786 | $174.88 | $174.90 | $174.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $144.68 | 10.850% | $160.3778 | $160.38 | $160.40 | $160.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $218.59 | 10.435% | $241.3999 | $241.40 | $241.40 | $241.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $184.66 | 7.235% | $198.0202 | $198.02 | $198.00 | $198.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $13.76 | 11.718% | $15.3724 | $15.37 | $15.35 | $15.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $73.88 | 6.420% | $78.6231 | $78.62 | $78.60 | $78.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $220.75 | 9.202% | $241.0634 | $241.06 | $241.05 | $241.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,017.31 | $1,109.7354 | $1,109.73 | $1,109.70 | $1,109.80 | |