| 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 | $148.45 | 8.740% | $161.4245 | $161.42 | $161.40 | $161.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $250.69 | 8.277% | $271.4396 | $271.44 | $271.45 | $271.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $177.63 | 8.347% | $192.4568 | $192.46 | $192.45 | $192.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $67.98 | 6.222% | $72.2097 | $72.21 | $72.20 | $72.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $183.52 | 13.657% | $208.5833 | $208.58 | $208.60 | $208.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $144.91 | 8.179% | $156.7622 | $156.76 | $156.75 | $156.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $210.47 | 4.717% | $220.3979 | $220.40 | $220.40 | $220.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,183.65 | $1,283.2740 | $1,283.27 | $1,283.25 | $1,283.30 | |