| 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 | $157.46 | 9.156% | $171.877 | $171.88 | $171.90 | $171.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $6.40 | 13.292% | $7.2507 | $7.25 | $7.25 | $7.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $185.40 | 5.645% | $195.8658 | $195.87 | $195.85 | $195.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $108.91 | 8.784% | $118.4767 | $118.48 | $118.50 | $118.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $37.77 | 5.581% | $39.8779 | $39.88 | $39.90 | $39.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $246.84 | 11.794% | $275.9523 | $275.95 | $275.95 | $276.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $222.93 | 12.231% | $250.1966 | $250.20 | $250.20 | $250.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $965.71 | $1,059.4970 | $1,059.51 | $1,059.55 | $1,059.70 | |