| 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 | $152.50 | 9.174% | $166.4904 | $166.49 | $166.50 | $166.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $214.54 | 12.183% | $240.6774 | $240.68 | $240.70 | $240.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $78.96 | 8.703% | $85.8319 | $85.83 | $85.85 | $85.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $140.92 | 9.272% | $153.9861 | $153.99 | $154.00 | $154.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $203.41 | 7.285% | $218.2284 | $218.23 | $218.25 | $218.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $54.26 | 12.790% | $61.1999 | $61.20 | $61.20 | $61.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $173.68 | 9.674% | $190.4818 | $190.48 | $190.50 | $190.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,018.27 | $1,116.8959 | $1,116.90 | $1,117.00 | $1,116.90 | |