| 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 | $158.35 | 9.563% | $173.493 | $173.49 | $173.50 | $173.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $83.65 | 7.823% | $90.1939 | $90.19 | $90.20 | $90.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $230.53 | 6.719% | $246.0193 | $246.02 | $246.00 | $246.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $247.77 | 5.617% | $261.6872 | $261.69 | $261.70 | $261.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $9.69 | 3.775% | $10.0558 | $10.06 | $10.05 | $10.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $79.27 | 7.169% | $84.9529 | $84.95 | $84.95 | $85.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $162.42 | 6.379% | $172.7808 | $172.78 | $172.80 | $172.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $971.68 | $1,039.1829 | $1,039.18 | $1,039.20 | $1,039.30 | |