| 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 | $158.80 | 8.549% | $172.3758 | $172.38 | $172.40 | $172.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $241.92 | 11.739% | $270.319 | $270.32 | $270.30 | $270.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $202.84 | 7.566% | $218.1869 | $218.19 | $218.20 | $218.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $74.80 | 7.389% | $80.327 | $80.33 | $80.35 | $80.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $89.52 | 8.219% | $96.8776 | $96.88 | $96.90 | $96.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $157.81 | 7.781% | $170.0892 | $170.09 | $170.10 | $170.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $248.94 | 11.266% | $276.9856 | $276.99 | $277.00 | $277.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,174.63 | $1,285.1611 | $1,285.18 | $1,285.25 | $1,285.20 | |