| 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 | $159.90 | 8.639% | $173.7138 | $173.71 | $173.70 | $173.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $114.70 | 11.381% | $127.754 | $127.75 | $127.75 | $127.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $201.55 | 12.648% | $227.042 | $227.04 | $227.05 | $227.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $11.28 | 10.146% | $12.4245 | $12.42 | $12.40 | $12.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $67.87 | 7.405% | $72.8958 | $72.90 | $72.90 | $72.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $207.90 | 11.478% | $231.7628 | $231.76 | $231.75 | $231.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $201.54 | 12.269% | $226.2669 | $226.27 | $226.25 | $226.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $964.74 | $1,071.8598 | $1,071.85 | $1,071.80 | $1,071.90 | |