| 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 | $76.75 | 9.174% | $83.791 | $83.79 | $83.80 | $83.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $135.87 | 8.731% | $147.7328 | $147.73 | $147.75 | $147.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $168.38 | 5.833% | $178.2016 | $178.20 | $178.20 | $178.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $178.87 | 12.249% | $200.7798 | $200.78 | $200.80 | $200.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $140.48 | 5.256% | $147.8636 | $147.86 | $147.85 | $147.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $145.98 | 7.656% | $157.1562 | $157.16 | $157.15 | $157.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $220.74 | 8.302% | $239.0658 | $239.07 | $239.05 | $239.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,067.07 | $1,154.5908 | $1,154.59 | $1,154.60 | $1,154.70 | |