| 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 | $172.53 | 8.475% | $187.1519 | $187.15 | $187.15 | $187.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $141.55 | 10.345% | $156.1933 | $156.19 | $156.20 | $156.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $243.38 | 12.620% | $274.0946 | $274.09 | $274.10 | $274.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $77.52 | 4.318% | $80.8673 | $80.87 | $80.85 | $80.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $150.99 | 4.107% | $157.1912 | $157.19 | $157.20 | $157.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $98.65 | 7.790% | $106.3348 | $106.33 | $106.35 | $106.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $149.56 | 11.254% | $166.3915 | $166.39 | $166.40 | $166.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,034.18 | $1,128.2246 | $1,128.21 | $1,128.25 | $1,128.30 | |