| 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 | $162.96 | 8.662% | $177.0756 | $177.08 | $177.10 | $177.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $111.76 | 7.693% | $120.3577 | $120.36 | $120.35 | $120.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $34.90 | 9.794% | $38.3181 | $38.32 | $38.30 | $38.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $229.98 | 8.214% | $248.8706 | $248.87 | $248.85 | $248.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $166.40 | 4.796% | $174.3805 | $174.38 | $174.40 | $174.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $42.68 | 7.825% | $46.0197 | $46.02 | $46.00 | $46.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $227.34 | 5.195% | $239.1503 | $239.15 | $239.15 | $239.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $976.02 | $1,044.1725 | $1,044.18 | $1,044.15 | $1,044.30 | |