| 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 | $144.50 | 7.358% | $155.1323 | $155.13 | $155.15 | $155.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $8.82 | 6.230% | $9.3695 | $9.37 | $9.35 | $9.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $240.68 | 12.386% | $270.4906 | $270.49 | $270.50 | $270.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $179.85 | 12.724% | $202.7341 | $202.73 | $202.75 | $202.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $168.90 | 10.274% | $186.2528 | $186.25 | $186.25 | $186.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $219.40 | 7.825% | $236.5681 | $236.57 | $236.55 | $236.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $205.41 | 7.268% | $220.3392 | $220.34 | $220.35 | $220.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,167.56 | $1,280.8866 | $1,280.88 | $1,280.90 | $1,280.90 | |