| 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 | $160.84 | 8.352% | $174.2734 | $174.27 | $174.25 | $174.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $9.70 | 8.401% | $10.5149 | $10.51 | $10.50 | $10.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $151.91 | 9.864% | $166.8944 | $166.89 | $166.90 | $166.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $146.87 | 3.727% | $152.3438 | $152.34 | $152.35 | $152.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $240.44 | 4.689% | $251.7142 | $251.71 | $251.70 | $251.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $188.66 | 4.689% | $197.5063 | $197.51 | $197.50 | $197.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $17.30 | 7.120% | $18.5318 | $18.53 | $18.55 | $18.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $915.72 | $971.7788 | $971.76 | $971.75 | $971.70 | |