| 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 | $208.37 | 9.828% | $228.8486 | $228.85 | $228.85 | $228.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $145.78 | 11.675% | $162.7998 | $162.80 | $162.80 | $162.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $171.86 | 4.341% | $179.3204 | $179.32 | $179.30 | $179.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $115.44 | 12.829% | $130.2498 | $130.25 | $130.25 | $130.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $167.73 | 3.484% | $173.5737 | $173.57 | $173.55 | $173.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $7.99 | 7.686% | $8.6041 | $8.60 | $8.60 | $8.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $221.94 | 13.343% | $251.5535 | $251.55 | $251.55 | $251.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,039.11 | $1,134.9499 | $1,134.94 | $1,134.90 | $1,134.90 | |