| 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 | $160.48 | 8.695% | $174.4337 | $174.43 | $174.45 | $174.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $42.49 | 11.463% | $47.3606 | $47.36 | $47.35 | $47.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $39.77 | 5.499% | $41.957 | $41.96 | $41.95 | $42.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $124.25 | 12.440% | $139.7067 | $139.71 | $139.70 | $139.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $216.97 | 11.290% | $241.4659 | $241.47 | $241.45 | $241.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $21.87 | 10.862% | $24.2455 | $24.25 | $24.25 | $24.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $103.90 | 10.399% | $114.7046 | $114.70 | $114.70 | $114.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $709.73 | $783.8740 | $783.88 | $783.85 | $783.90 | |