| 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 | $155.28 | 8.375% | $168.2847 | $168.28 | $168.30 | $168.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $221.87 | 3.315% | $229.225 | $229.23 | $229.25 | $229.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $56.56 | 12.204% | $63.4626 | $63.46 | $63.45 | $63.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $99.43 | 9.384% | $108.7605 | $108.76 | $108.75 | $108.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $145.76 | 6.311% | $154.9589 | $154.96 | $154.95 | $155.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $193.80 | 8.413% | $210.1044 | $210.10 | $210.10 | $210.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $223.88 | 10.312% | $246.9665 | $246.97 | $246.95 | $247.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,096.58 | $1,181.7626 | $1,181.76 | $1,181.75 | $1,181.90 | |