| 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 | $165.28 | 8.515% | $179.3536 | $179.35 | $179.35 | $179.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $207.92 | 7.585% | $223.6907 | $223.69 | $223.70 | $223.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $198.43 | 6.184% | $210.7009 | $210.70 | $210.70 | $210.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $148.82 | 11.539% | $165.9923 | $165.99 | $166.00 | $166.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $148.56 | 11.403% | $165.5003 | $165.50 | $165.50 | $165.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $92.37 | 5.249% | $97.2185 | $97.22 | $97.20 | $97.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $180.55 | 10.290% | $199.1286 | $199.13 | $199.15 | $199.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,141.93 | $1,241.5849 | $1,241.58 | $1,241.60 | $1,241.60 | |