| 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 | $159.88 | 9.405% | $174.9167 | $174.92 | $174.90 | $174.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $160.93 | 10.320% | $177.538 | $177.54 | $177.55 | $177.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $114.99 | 13.599% | $130.6275 | $130.63 | $130.65 | $130.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $202.44 | 4.516% | $211.5822 | $211.58 | $211.60 | $211.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $8.96 | 6.315% | $9.5258 | $9.53 | $9.55 | $9.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $83.53 | 5.847% | $88.414 | $88.41 | $88.40 | $88.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $119.39 | 9.463% | $130.6879 | $130.69 | $130.70 | $130.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $850.12 | $923.2921 | $923.30 | $923.35 | $923.20 | |