| 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 | $160.66 | 8.356% | $174.0847 | $174.08 | $174.10 | $174.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $78.48 | 8.146% | $84.873 | $84.87 | $84.85 | $84.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $127.92 | 5.868% | $135.4263 | $135.43 | $135.45 | $135.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $186.88 | 4.373% | $195.0523 | $195.05 | $195.05 | $195.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $206.46 | 13.517% | $234.3672 | $234.37 | $234.35 | $234.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $73.73 | 12.554% | $82.9861 | $82.99 | $83.00 | $83.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $240.37 | 13.588% | $273.0315 | $273.03 | $273.05 | $273.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,074.50 | $1,179.8211 | $1,179.82 | $1,179.85 | $1,179.90 | |