| 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 | $161.88 | 8.388% | $175.4585 | $175.46 | $175.45 | $175.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $201.45 | 11.171% | $223.954 | $223.95 | $223.95 | $224.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $216.61 | 7.656% | $233.1937 | $233.19 | $233.20 | $233.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $241.27 | 5.565% | $254.6967 | $254.70 | $254.70 | $254.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $55.25 | 6.232% | $58.6932 | $58.69 | $58.70 | $58.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $170.39 | 3.420% | $176.2173 | $176.22 | $176.20 | $176.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $19.25 | 6.704% | $20.5405 | $20.54 | $20.55 | $20.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,066.10 | $1,142.7539 | $1,142.75 | $1,142.75 | $1,142.80 | |