| 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 | $158.71 | 9.542% | $173.8541 | $173.85 | $173.85 | $173.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $36.52 | 8.113% | $39.4829 | $39.48 | $39.50 | $39.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $159.33 | 11.451% | $177.5749 | $177.57 | $177.55 | $177.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $154.40 | 5.729% | $163.2456 | $163.25 | $163.25 | $163.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $216.28 | 5.320% | $227.7861 | $227.79 | $227.80 | $227.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $48.58 | 6.489% | $51.7324 | $51.73 | $51.75 | $51.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $243.81 | 10.279% | $268.8712 | $268.87 | $268.85 | $268.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,017.63 | $1,102.5472 | $1,102.54 | $1,102.55 | $1,102.60 | |