| 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 | $159.35 | 9.377% | $174.2922 | $174.29 | $174.30 | $174.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $23.61 | 9.602% | $25.877 | $25.88 | $25.90 | $25.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $132.77 | 10.663% | $146.9273 | $146.93 | $146.95 | $146.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $228.61 | 9.370% | $250.0308 | $250.03 | $250.05 | $250.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $79.32 | 6.150% | $84.1982 | $84.20 | $84.20 | $84.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $34.98 | 3.871% | $36.3341 | $36.33 | $36.35 | $36.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $156.58 | 3.431% | $161.9523 | $161.95 | $161.95 | $162.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $815.22 | $879.6119 | $879.61 | $879.70 | $879.60 | |