| 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 | $159.35 | 9.333% | $174.2221 | $174.22 | $174.20 | $174.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $36.43 | 6.361% | $38.7473 | $38.75 | $38.75 | $38.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $230.32 | 9.525% | $252.258 | $252.26 | $252.25 | $252.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $102.48 | 12.157% | $114.9385 | $114.94 | $114.95 | $114.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $97.70 | 8.656% | $106.1569 | $106.16 | $106.15 | $106.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $216.84 | 3.611% | $224.6701 | $224.67 | $224.65 | $224.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $118.26 | 13.585% | $134.3256 | $134.33 | $134.35 | $134.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $961.38 | $1,045.3185 | $1,045.33 | $1,045.30 | $1,045.30 | |