| 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 | $162.58 | 8.535% | $176.4562 | $176.46 | $176.45 | $176.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $19.48 | 11.237% | $21.669 | $21.67 | $21.65 | $21.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $229.48 | 9.294% | $250.8079 | $250.81 | $250.80 | $250.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $192.34 | 9.324% | $210.2738 | $210.27 | $210.25 | $210.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $161.55 | 13.856% | $183.9344 | $183.93 | $183.95 | $183.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $224.44 | 4.692% | $234.9707 | $234.97 | $234.95 | $235.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $98.80 | 10.111% | $108.7897 | $108.79 | $108.80 | $108.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,088.67 | $1,186.9017 | $1,186.90 | $1,186.85 | $1,187.00 | |