| 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 | $159.95 | 9.324% | $174.8637 | $174.86 | $174.85 | $174.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $145.86 | 6.465% | $155.2898 | $155.29 | $155.30 | $155.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $250.66 | 11.383% | $279.1926 | $279.19 | $279.20 | $279.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $151.94 | 4.790% | $159.2179 | $159.22 | $159.20 | $159.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $166.54 | 7.690% | $179.3469 | $179.35 | $179.35 | $179.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $99.60 | 10.706% | $110.2632 | $110.26 | $110.25 | $110.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $158.68 | 10.203% | $174.8701 | $174.87 | $174.85 | $174.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,133.23 | $1,233.0442 | $1,233.04 | $1,233.00 | $1,233.10 | |