| 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 | $159.67 | 8.400% | $173.0823 | $173.08 | $173.10 | $173.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $23.75 | 10.723% | $26.2967 | $26.30 | $26.30 | $26.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $11.54 | 4.139% | $12.0176 | $12.02 | $12.00 | $12.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $232.47 | 5.808% | $245.9719 | $245.97 | $245.95 | $246.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $244.30 | 12.415% | $274.6298 | $274.63 | $274.65 | $274.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $153.40 | 12.279% | $172.236 | $172.24 | $172.25 | $172.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $216.76 | 8.743% | $235.7113 | $235.71 | $235.70 | $235.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,041.89 | $1,139.9456 | $1,139.95 | $1,139.95 | $1,139.90 | |