| 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 | $160.25 | 8.736% | $174.2494 | $174.25 | $174.25 | $174.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $117.34 | 3.439% | $121.3753 | $121.38 | $121.40 | $121.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $235.38 | 13.725% | $267.6859 | $267.69 | $267.70 | $267.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $41.55 | 10.236% | $45.8031 | $45.80 | $45.80 | $45.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $141.88 | 11.680% | $158.4516 | $158.45 | $158.45 | $158.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $143.32 | 9.180% | $156.4768 | $156.48 | $156.50 | $156.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $209.81 | 8.520% | $227.6858 | $227.69 | $227.70 | $227.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,049.53 | $1,151.7279 | $1,151.74 | $1,151.80 | $1,151.80 | |