| 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 | $160.48 | 8.400% | $173.9603 | $173.96 | $173.95 | $174.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $115.64 | 12.691% | $130.3159 | $130.32 | $130.30 | $130.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $242.67 | 6.260% | $257.8611 | $257.86 | $257.85 | $257.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $13.35 | 3.809% | $13.8585 | $13.86 | $13.85 | $13.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $12.69 | 3.752% | $13.1661 | $13.17 | $13.15 | $13.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $11.70 | 3.410% | $12.099 | $12.10 | $12.10 | $12.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $213.34 | 12.804% | $240.6561 | $240.66 | $240.65 | $240.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $769.87 | $841.9170 | $841.93 | $841.85 | $842.10 | |