| 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 | $165.71 | 8.255% | $179.3894 | $179.39 | $179.40 | $179.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $35.30 | 6.175% | $37.4798 | $37.48 | $37.50 | $37.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $95.47 | 6.609% | $101.7796 | $101.78 | $101.80 | $101.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $198.37 | 9.509% | $217.233 | $217.23 | $217.25 | $217.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $224.71 | 10.259% | $247.763 | $247.76 | $247.75 | $247.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $219.76 | 10.443% | $242.7095 | $242.71 | $242.70 | $242.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $108.80 | 11.537% | $121.3523 | $121.35 | $121.35 | $121.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,048.12 | $1,147.7066 | $1,147.70 | $1,147.75 | $1,147.80 | |