| 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 | $160.87 | 9.267% | $175.7778 | $175.78 | $175.80 | $175.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $197.46 | 11.207% | $219.5893 | $219.59 | $219.60 | $219.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $132.67 | 8.205% | $143.5556 | $143.56 | $143.55 | $143.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $128.31 | 10.735% | $142.0841 | $142.08 | $142.10 | $142.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $23.58 | 3.142% | $24.3209 | $24.32 | $24.30 | $24.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $224.87 | 5.600% | $237.4627 | $237.46 | $237.45 | $237.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $48.84 | 9.592% | $53.5247 | $53.52 | $53.50 | $53.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $916.60 | $996.3151 | $996.31 | $996.30 | $996.40 | |