| 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 | $157.80 | 8.505% | $171.2209 | $171.22 | $171.20 | $171.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $192.72 | 9.394% | $210.8241 | $210.82 | $210.80 | $210.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $224.57 | 3.598% | $232.65 | $232.65 | $232.65 | $232.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $170.67 | 5.388% | $179.8657 | $179.87 | $179.85 | $179.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $145.45 | 3.562% | $150.6309 | $150.63 | $150.65 | $150.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $37.87 | 7.316% | $40.6406 | $40.64 | $40.65 | $40.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $171.54 | 10.335% | $189.2687 | $189.27 | $189.25 | $189.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,100.62 | $1,175.1009 | $1,175.10 | $1,175.05 | $1,175.10 | |