| 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 | $161.93 | 8.358% | $175.4641 | $175.46 | $175.45 | $175.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $229.60 | 4.570% | $240.0927 | $240.09 | $240.10 | $240.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $84.87 | 7.594% | $91.315 | $91.32 | $91.30 | $91.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $141.74 | 8.626% | $153.9665 | $153.97 | $153.95 | $154.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $201.77 | 13.430% | $228.8677 | $228.87 | $228.85 | $228.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $180.95 | 3.365% | $187.039 | $187.04 | $187.05 | $187.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $224.88 | 3.352% | $232.418 | $232.42 | $232.40 | $232.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,225.74 | $1,309.1630 | $1,309.17 | $1,309.10 | $1,309.20 | |