| 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 | $163.88 | 8.710% | $178.1539 | $178.15 | $178.15 | $178.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $140.97 | 9.556% | $154.4411 | $154.44 | $154.45 | $154.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $226.34 | 9.190% | $247.1406 | $247.14 | $247.15 | $247.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $35.41 | 9.528% | $38.7839 | $38.78 | $38.80 | $38.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $173.83 | 8.650% | $188.8663 | $188.87 | $188.85 | $188.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $104.45 | 9.203% | $114.0625 | $114.06 | $114.05 | $114.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $165.34 | 6.110% | $175.4423 | $175.44 | $175.45 | $175.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,010.22 | $1,096.8906 | $1,096.88 | $1,096.90 | $1,096.90 | |