| 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 | $168.46 | 8.857% | $183.3805 | $183.38 | $183.40 | $183.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $148.74 | 10.308% | $164.0721 | $164.07 | $164.05 | $164.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $220.79 | 11.415% | $245.9932 | $245.99 | $246.00 | $246.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $152.63 | 10.488% | $168.6378 | $168.64 | $168.65 | $168.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $55.95 | 11.511% | $62.3904 | $62.39 | $62.40 | $62.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $237.87 | 7.376% | $255.4153 | $255.42 | $255.40 | $255.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $230.27 | 9.377% | $251.8624 | $251.86 | $251.85 | $251.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,214.71 | $1,331.7517 | $1,331.75 | $1,331.75 | $1,331.80 | |