| 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 | $185.53 | 8.575% | $201.4392 | $201.44 | $201.45 | $201.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $144.64 | 8.712% | $157.241 | $157.24 | $157.25 | $157.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $229.63 | 5.835% | $243.0289 | $243.03 | $243.05 | $243.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $42.95 | 11.155% | $47.7411 | $47.74 | $47.75 | $47.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $16.65 | 4.418% | $17.3856 | $17.39 | $17.40 | $17.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $14.92 | 3.421% | $15.4304 | $15.43 | $15.45 | $15.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $242.77 | 4.650% | $254.0588 | $254.06 | $254.05 | $254.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $877.09 | $936.3250 | $936.33 | $936.40 | $936.20 | |