| 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 | $179.40 | 8.291% | $194.2741 | $194.27 | $194.25 | $194.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $219.88 | 9.492% | $240.751 | $240.75 | $240.75 | $240.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $148.88 | 10.708% | $164.8221 | $164.82 | $164.80 | $164.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $187.33 | 9.180% | $204.5269 | $204.53 | $204.55 | $204.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $120.50 | 12.845% | $135.9782 | $135.98 | $136.00 | $136.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $7.96 | 8.442% | $8.632 | $8.63 | $8.65 | $8.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $61.95 | 11.319% | $68.9621 | $68.96 | $68.95 | $69.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $925.90 | $1,017.9464 | $1,017.94 | $1,017.95 | $1,018.00 | |