| 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 | $160.96 | 9.495% | $176.2432 | $176.24 | $176.25 | $176.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $146.66 | 4.790% | $153.685 | $153.69 | $153.70 | $153.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $192.47 | 10.533% | $212.7429 | $212.74 | $212.75 | $212.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $118.58 | 12.792% | $133.7488 | $133.75 | $133.75 | $133.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $250.36 | 12.161% | $280.8063 | $280.81 | $280.80 | $280.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $121.95 | 12.537% | $137.2389 | $137.24 | $137.25 | $137.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $65.91 | 11.162% | $73.2669 | $73.27 | $73.25 | $73.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,056.89 | $1,167.7320 | $1,167.74 | $1,167.75 | $1,167.60 | |