| 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 | $155.40 | 9.528% | $170.2065 | $170.21 | $170.20 | $170.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $126.55 | 6.742% | $135.082 | $135.08 | $135.10 | $135.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $37.99 | 7.354% | $40.7838 | $40.78 | $40.80 | $40.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $15.39 | 12.117% | $17.2548 | $17.25 | $17.25 | $17.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $166.88 | 10.479% | $184.3674 | $184.37 | $184.35 | $184.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $236.94 | 6.297% | $251.8601 | $251.86 | $251.85 | $251.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $197.69 | 8.639% | $214.7684 | $214.77 | $214.75 | $214.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $936.84 | $1,014.3230 | $1,014.32 | $1,014.30 | $1,014.50 | |