| 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 | $170.45 | 8.867% | $185.5638 | $185.56 | $185.55 | $185.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $36.91 | 3.589% | $38.2347 | $38.23 | $38.25 | $38.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $140.61 | 7.185% | $150.7128 | $150.71 | $150.70 | $150.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $248.28 | 3.784% | $257.6749 | $257.67 | $257.65 | $257.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $7.64 | 8.691% | $8.304 | $8.30 | $8.30 | $8.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $149.62 | 4.640% | $156.5624 | $156.56 | $156.55 | $156.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $200.96 | 8.228% | $217.495 | $217.50 | $217.50 | $217.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $954.47 | $1,014.5476 | $1,014.53 | $1,014.50 | $1,014.60 | |