| 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 | $160.42 | 8.612% | $174.2354 | $174.24 | $174.25 | $174.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $33.29 | 4.331% | $34.7318 | $34.73 | $34.75 | $34.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $156.88 | 7.285% | $168.3087 | $168.31 | $168.30 | $168.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $200.56 | 11.211% | $223.0448 | $223.04 | $223.05 | $223.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $30.75 | 7.562% | $33.0753 | $33.08 | $33.10 | $33.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $116.52 | 11.487% | $129.9047 | $129.90 | $129.90 | $129.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $204.75 | 3.326% | $211.56 | $211.56 | $211.55 | $211.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $903.17 | $974.8607 | $974.86 | $974.90 | $974.80 | |