| 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 | $159.87 | 8.805% | $173.9466 | $173.95 | $173.95 | $173.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $162.96 | 9.458% | $178.3728 | $178.37 | $178.35 | $178.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $247.39 | 11.148% | $274.969 | $274.97 | $274.95 | $275.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $146.51 | 3.869% | $152.1785 | $152.18 | $152.20 | $152.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $109.26 | 10.340% | $120.5575 | $120.56 | $120.55 | $120.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $85.95 | 13.802% | $97.8128 | $97.81 | $97.80 | $97.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $154.56 | 3.329% | $159.7053 | $159.71 | $159.70 | $159.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,066.50 | $1,157.5425 | $1,157.55 | $1,157.50 | $1,157.60 | |