| 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 | $159.94 | 8.409% | $173.3894 | $173.39 | $173.40 | $173.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $131.38 | 8.324% | $142.3161 | $142.32 | $142.30 | $142.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $204.79 | 7.248% | $219.6332 | $219.63 | $219.65 | $219.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $164.75 | 7.699% | $177.4341 | $177.43 | $177.45 | $177.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $89.79 | 8.420% | $97.3503 | $97.35 | $97.35 | $97.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $190.72 | 10.770% | $211.2605 | $211.26 | $211.25 | $211.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $187.43 | 4.692% | $196.2242 | $196.22 | $196.20 | $196.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,128.80 | $1,217.6078 | $1,217.60 | $1,217.60 | $1,217.60 | |