| 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 | $160.77 | 8.383% | $174.2473 | $174.25 | $174.25 | $174.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $130.43 | 11.109% | $144.9195 | $144.92 | $144.90 | $144.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $214.67 | 7.415% | $230.5878 | $230.59 | $230.60 | $230.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $131.57 | 12.178% | $147.5926 | $147.59 | $147.60 | $147.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $11.36 | 13.483% | $12.8917 | $12.89 | $12.90 | $12.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $46.39 | 6.283% | $49.3047 | $49.30 | $49.30 | $49.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $218.66 | 10.353% | $241.2979 | $241.30 | $241.30 | $241.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $913.85 | $1,000.8415 | $1,000.84 | $1,000.85 | $1,000.80 | |