| 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 | $158.80 | 8.435% | $172.1948 | $172.19 | $172.20 | $172.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $46.81 | 7.756% | $50.4406 | $50.44 | $50.45 | $50.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $151.90 | 10.590% | $167.9862 | $167.99 | $168.00 | $168.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $138.44 | 7.733% | $149.1456 | $149.15 | $149.15 | $149.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $117.73 | 11.782% | $131.6009 | $131.60 | $131.60 | $131.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $174.49 | 12.443% | $196.2018 | $196.20 | $196.20 | $196.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $229.69 | 10.448% | $253.688 | $253.69 | $253.70 | $253.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,017.86 | $1,121.2579 | $1,121.26 | $1,121.30 | $1,121.20 | |