| 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 | $160.81 | 8.560% | $174.5753 | $174.58 | $174.60 | $174.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $91.89 | 7.718% | $98.9821 | $98.98 | $99.00 | $99.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $82.60 | 6.299% | $87.803 | $87.80 | $87.80 | $87.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $230.25 | 5.854% | $243.7288 | $243.73 | $243.75 | $243.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $148.31 | 13.859% | $168.8643 | $168.86 | $168.85 | $168.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $233.98 | 13.400% | $265.3333 | $265.33 | $265.35 | $265.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $87.41 | 9.445% | $95.6659 | $95.67 | $95.65 | $95.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,035.25 | $1,134.9527 | $1,134.95 | $1,135.00 | $1,135.00 | |