| 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 | $160.28 | 8.668% | $174.1731 | $174.17 | $174.15 | $174.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $192.82 | 11.574% | $215.137 | $215.14 | $215.15 | $215.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $68.51 | 11.605% | $76.4606 | $76.46 | $76.45 | $76.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $238.67 | 13.732% | $271.4442 | $271.44 | $271.45 | $271.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $57.27 | 10.328% | $63.1848 | $63.18 | $63.20 | $63.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $140.58 | 5.721% | $148.6226 | $148.62 | $148.60 | $148.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $167.91 | 6.475% | $178.7822 | $178.78 | $178.80 | $178.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,026.04 | $1,127.8045 | $1,127.79 | $1,127.80 | $1,127.80 | |