| 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 | $158.48 | 9.331% | $173.2678 | $173.27 | $173.25 | $173.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $97.75 | 11.779% | $109.264 | $109.26 | $109.25 | $109.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $97.85 | 11.247% | $108.8552 | $108.86 | $108.85 | $108.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $182.67 | 13.712% | $207.7177 | $207.72 | $207.70 | $207.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $165.28 | 8.223% | $178.871 | $178.87 | $178.85 | $178.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $240.61 | 5.698% | $254.32 | $254.32 | $254.30 | $254.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $99.34 | 9.664% | $108.9402 | $108.94 | $108.95 | $108.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,041.98 | $1,141.2359 | $1,141.24 | $1,141.15 | $1,141.30 | |