| 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 | $159.97 | 8.234% | $173.1419 | $173.14 | $173.15 | $173.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $178.86 | 4.761% | $187.3755 | $187.38 | $187.40 | $187.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $229.39 | 6.650% | $244.6444 | $244.64 | $244.65 | $244.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $27.40 | 5.606% | $28.936 | $28.94 | $28.95 | $28.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $137.80 | 5.775% | $145.758 | $145.76 | $145.75 | $145.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $115.90 | 11.426% | $129.1427 | $129.14 | $129.15 | $129.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $185.78 | 7.758% | $200.1928 | $200.19 | $200.20 | $200.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,035.10 | $1,109.1913 | $1,109.19 | $1,109.25 | $1,109.10 | |