| 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 | $159.27 | 9.357% | $174.1729 | $174.17 | $174.15 | $174.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $76.52 | 3.856% | $79.4706 | $79.47 | $79.45 | $79.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $190.45 | 11.846% | $213.0107 | $213.01 | $213.00 | $213.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $221.45 | 11.654% | $247.2578 | $247.26 | $247.25 | $247.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $200.59 | 3.527% | $207.6648 | $207.66 | $207.65 | $207.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $15.51 | 3.248% | $16.0138 | $16.01 | $16.00 | $16.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $8.44 | 12.194% | $9.4692 | $9.47 | $9.45 | $9.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $872.23 | $947.0598 | $947.05 | $946.95 | $947.20 | |