| 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 | $180.91 | 8.315% | $195.9527 | $195.95 | $195.95 | $196.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $246.91 | 8.689% | $268.364 | $268.36 | $268.35 | $268.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $121.70 | 7.865% | $131.2717 | $131.27 | $131.25 | $131.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $87.87 | 11.770% | $98.2123 | $98.21 | $98.20 | $98.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $32.59 | 9.416% | $35.6587 | $35.66 | $35.65 | $35.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $204.76 | 11.834% | $228.9913 | $228.99 | $229.00 | $229.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $159.36 | 7.615% | $171.4953 | $171.50 | $171.50 | $171.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,034.10 | $1,129.9460 | $1,129.94 | $1,129.90 | $1,130.10 | |