| 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 | $159.98 | 8.661% | $173.8359 | $173.84 | $173.85 | $173.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $40.64 | 13.669% | $46.1951 | $46.20 | $46.20 | $46.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $237.83 | 8.580% | $258.2358 | $258.24 | $258.25 | $258.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $223.79 | 3.168% | $230.8797 | $230.88 | $230.90 | $230.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $103.46 | 13.148% | $117.0629 | $117.06 | $117.05 | $117.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $149.86 | 4.640% | $156.8135 | $156.81 | $156.80 | $156.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $186.42 | 9.364% | $203.8764 | $203.88 | $203.90 | $203.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,101.98 | $1,186.8993 | $1,186.91 | $1,186.95 | $1,186.90 | |