| 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 | $145.63 | 8.368% | $157.8163 | $157.82 | $157.80 | $157.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $82.54 | 4.682% | $86.4045 | $86.40 | $86.40 | $86.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $75.39 | 6.671% | $80.4193 | $80.42 | $80.40 | $80.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $229.43 | 12.159% | $257.3264 | $257.33 | $257.35 | $257.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $238.97 | 12.604% | $269.0898 | $269.09 | $269.10 | $269.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $227.62 | 5.622% | $240.4168 | $240.42 | $240.40 | $240.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $168.28 | 9.482% | $184.2363 | $184.24 | $184.25 | $184.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,167.86 | $1,275.7094 | $1,275.72 | $1,275.70 | $1,275.60 | |