| 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 | $161.79 | 7.475% | $173.8838 | $173.88 | $173.90 | $173.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $238.56 | 5.733% | $252.2366 | $252.24 | $252.25 | $252.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $8.34 | 10.829% | $9.2431 | $9.24 | $9.25 | $9.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $212.38 | 11.317% | $236.415 | $236.42 | $236.40 | $236.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $240.63 | 13.317% | $272.6747 | $272.67 | $272.65 | $272.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $217.47 | 9.449% | $238.0187 | $238.02 | $238.00 | $238.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $80.99 | 6.259% | $86.0592 | $86.06 | $86.05 | $86.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,160.16 | $1,268.5311 | $1,268.53 | $1,268.50 | $1,268.50 | |