| 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 | $170.88 | 9.228% | $186.6488 | $186.65 | $186.65 | $186.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $218.69 | 5.527% | $230.777 | $230.78 | $230.80 | $230.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $243.61 | 13.113% | $275.5546 | $275.55 | $275.55 | $275.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $8.71 | 7.761% | $9.386 | $9.39 | $9.40 | $9.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $141.66 | 5.209% | $149.0391 | $149.04 | $149.05 | $149.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $243.86 | 7.803% | $262.8884 | $262.89 | $262.90 | $262.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $160.65 | 11.790% | $179.5906 | $179.59 | $179.60 | $179.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,188.06 | $1,293.8845 | $1,293.89 | $1,293.95 | $1,293.90 | |