| 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 | $178.87 | 8.695% | $194.4227 | $194.42 | $194.40 | $194.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $147.95 | 8.117% | $159.9591 | $159.96 | $159.95 | $160.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $145.75 | 10.393% | $160.8978 | $160.90 | $160.90 | $160.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $245.35 | 12.472% | $275.9501 | $275.95 | $275.95 | $276.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $233.52 | 3.835% | $242.4755 | $242.48 | $242.50 | $242.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $180.55 | 8.514% | $195.922 | $195.92 | $195.90 | $195.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $211.98 | 9.115% | $231.302 | $231.30 | $231.30 | $231.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,343.97 | $1,460.9292 | $1,460.93 | $1,460.90 | $1,461.00 | |