| 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 | $156.77 | 9.457% | $171.5957 | $171.60 | $171.60 | $171.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $91.74 | 5.784% | $97.0462 | $97.05 | $97.05 | $97.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $128.27 | 7.285% | $137.6145 | $137.61 | $137.60 | $137.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $247.53 | 13.247% | $280.3203 | $280.32 | $280.30 | $280.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $226.30 | 9.141% | $246.9861 | $246.99 | $247.00 | $247.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $169.68 | 5.167% | $178.4474 | $178.45 | $178.45 | $178.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $33.41 | 3.191% | $34.4761 | $34.48 | $34.50 | $34.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,053.70 | $1,146.4863 | $1,146.50 | $1,146.50 | $1,146.40 | |