| 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 | $136.87 | 8.771% | $148.8749 | $148.87 | $148.85 | $148.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $91.26 | 5.320% | $96.115 | $96.12 | $96.10 | $96.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $167.73 | 5.115% | $176.3094 | $176.31 | $176.30 | $176.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $121.71 | 7.774% | $131.1717 | $131.17 | $131.15 | $131.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $192.62 | 6.300% | $204.7551 | $204.76 | $204.75 | $204.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $73.51 | 8.172% | $79.5172 | $79.52 | $79.50 | $79.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $203.94 | 3.538% | $211.1554 | $211.16 | $211.15 | $211.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $987.64 | $1,047.8987 | $1,047.91 | $1,047.80 | $1,048.00 | |