| 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 | $146.48 | 12.207% | $164.3608 | $164.36 | $164.35 | $164.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $7.80 | 12.273% | $8.7573 | $8.76 | $8.75 | $8.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $158.96 | 8.520% | $172.5034 | $172.50 | $172.50 | $172.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $228.90 | 7.724% | $246.5802 | $246.58 | $246.60 | $246.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $81.48 | 5.868% | $86.2612 | $86.26 | $86.25 | $86.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $183.62 | 11.295% | $204.3599 | $204.36 | $204.35 | $204.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $212.55 | 6.352% | $226.0512 | $226.05 | $226.05 | $226.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,019.79 | $1,108.8740 | $1,108.87 | $1,108.85 | $1,109.10 | |