| 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 | $157.94 | 8.830% | $171.8861 | $171.89 | $171.90 | $171.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $162.93 | 7.568% | $175.2605 | $175.26 | $175.25 | $175.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $172.65 | 8.215% | $186.8332 | $186.83 | $186.85 | $186.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $6.40 | 8.421% | $6.9389 | $6.94 | $6.95 | $6.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $145.79 | 3.478% | $150.8606 | $150.86 | $150.85 | $150.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $113.57 | 9.744% | $124.6363 | $124.64 | $124.65 | $124.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $223.78 | 5.106% | $235.2062 | $235.21 | $235.20 | $235.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $983.06 | $1,051.6218 | $1,051.63 | $1,051.65 | $1,051.60 | |