| 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 | $156.79 | 9.335% | $171.4263 | $171.43 | $171.45 | $171.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $104.47 | 9.559% | $114.4563 | $114.46 | $114.45 | $114.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $136.95 | 7.103% | $146.6776 | $146.68 | $146.70 | $146.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $231.43 | 13.537% | $262.7587 | $262.76 | $262.75 | $262.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $115.63 | 4.692% | $121.0554 | $121.06 | $121.05 | $121.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $131.46 | 7.413% | $141.2051 | $141.21 | $141.20 | $141.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $161.47 | 11.166% | $179.4997 | $179.50 | $179.50 | $179.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,038.20 | $1,137.0791 | $1,137.10 | $1,137.10 | $1,137.20 | |