| 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 | $160.77 | 8.248% | $174.0303 | $174.03 | $174.05 | $174.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $66.29 | 6.167% | $70.3781 | $70.38 | $70.40 | $70.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $144.38 | 8.552% | $156.7274 | $156.73 | $156.75 | $156.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $249.39 | 11.771% | $278.7457 | $278.75 | $278.75 | $278.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $177.89 | 11.363% | $198.1036 | $198.10 | $198.10 | $198.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $172.64 | 5.695% | $182.4718 | $182.47 | $182.45 | $182.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $37.34 | 9.664% | $40.9485 | $40.95 | $40.95 | $40.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,008.70 | $1,101.4054 | $1,101.41 | $1,101.45 | $1,101.30 | |