| 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 | $160.45 | 8.590% | $174.2327 | $174.23 | $174.25 | $174.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $137.27 | 9.439% | $150.2269 | $150.23 | $150.25 | $150.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $85.43 | 8.367% | $92.5779 | $92.58 | $92.60 | $92.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $242.97 | 8.568% | $263.7877 | $263.79 | $263.80 | $263.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $93.77 | 3.594% | $97.1401 | $97.14 | $97.15 | $97.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $57.66 | 10.435% | $63.6768 | $63.68 | $63.70 | $63.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $171.67 | 9.601% | $188.152 | $188.15 | $188.15 | $188.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $949.22 | $1,029.7941 | $1,029.80 | $1,029.90 | $1,029.80 | |