| 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 | $161.56 | 8.547% | $175.3685 | $175.37 | $175.35 | $175.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $207.64 | 3.106% | $214.0893 | $214.09 | $214.10 | $214.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $199.28 | 4.460% | $208.1679 | $208.17 | $208.15 | $208.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $222.57 | 7.128% | $238.4348 | $238.43 | $238.45 | $238.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $176.68 | 5.724% | $186.7932 | $186.79 | $186.80 | $186.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $235.53 | 8.510% | $255.5736 | $255.57 | $255.55 | $255.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $147.96 | 6.784% | $157.9976 | $158.00 | $158.00 | $158.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,351.22 | $1,436.4249 | $1,436.42 | $1,436.40 | $1,436.50 | |