| 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 | $160.46 | 8.562% | $174.1986 | $174.20 | $174.20 | $174.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $102.37 | 10.759% | $113.384 | $113.38 | $113.40 | $113.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $190.31 | 11.862% | $212.8846 | $212.88 | $212.90 | $212.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $243.70 | 10.563% | $269.442 | $269.44 | $269.45 | $269.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $204.98 | 9.260% | $223.9611 | $223.96 | $223.95 | $224.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $7.81 | 8.629% | $8.4839 | $8.48 | $8.50 | $8.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $125.84 | 4.433% | $131.4185 | $131.42 | $131.40 | $131.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,035.47 | $1,133.7727 | $1,133.76 | $1,133.80 | $1,133.80 | |