| 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 | $159.70 | 13.505% | $181.2675 | $181.27 | $181.25 | $181.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $238.66 | 9.318% | $260.8983 | $260.90 | $260.90 | $260.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $161.54 | 6.133% | $171.4472 | $171.45 | $171.45 | $171.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $155.83 | 5.648% | $164.6313 | $164.63 | $164.65 | $164.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $80.97 | 11.496% | $90.2783 | $90.28 | $90.30 | $90.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $225.92 | 9.305% | $246.9419 | $246.94 | $246.95 | $246.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $7.53 | 6.513% | $8.0204 | $8.02 | $8.00 | $8.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,030.15 | $1,123.4849 | $1,123.49 | $1,123.50 | $1,123.40 | |