| 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 | $147.35 | 8.750% | $160.2431 | $160.24 | $160.25 | $160.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $146.71 | 8.509% | $159.1936 | $159.19 | $159.20 | $159.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $119.91 | 5.721% | $126.7701 | $126.77 | $126.75 | $126.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $201.63 | 12.859% | $227.5576 | $227.56 | $227.55 | $227.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $16.98 | 3.188% | $17.5213 | $17.52 | $17.50 | $17.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $243.58 | 9.550% | $266.8419 | $266.84 | $266.85 | $266.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $202.88 | 11.821% | $226.8624 | $226.86 | $226.85 | $226.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,079.04 | $1,184.9900 | $1,184.98 | $1,184.95 | $1,185.00 | |