| 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 | $154.56 | 8.770% | $168.1149 | $168.11 | $168.10 | $168.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $138.57 | 12.393% | $155.743 | $155.74 | $155.75 | $155.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $211.27 | 8.794% | $229.8491 | $229.85 | $229.85 | $229.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $96.66 | 13.296% | $109.5119 | $109.51 | $109.50 | $109.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $147.52 | 10.138% | $162.4756 | $162.48 | $162.50 | $162.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $210.51 | 9.567% | $230.6495 | $230.65 | $230.65 | $230.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $190.65 | 13.585% | $216.5498 | $216.55 | $216.55 | $216.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,149.74 | $1,272.8938 | $1,272.89 | $1,272.90 | $1,272.70 | |