| 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 | $228.64 | 8.850% | $248.8746 | $248.87 | $248.85 | $248.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $112.96 | 13.148% | $127.812 | $127.81 | $127.80 | $127.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $74.86 | 6.705% | $79.8794 | $79.88 | $79.90 | $79.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $102.35 | 12.616% | $115.2625 | $115.26 | $115.25 | $115.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $44.25 | 4.377% | $46.1868 | $46.19 | $46.20 | $46.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $144.66 | 11.118% | $160.7433 | $160.74 | $160.75 | $160.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $169.41 | 3.152% | $174.7498 | $174.75 | $174.75 | $174.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $877.13 | $953.5084 | $953.50 | $953.50 | $953.50 | |