| 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 | $143.50 | 12.709% | $161.7374 | $161.74 | $161.75 | $161.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $215.45 | 7.822% | $232.3025 | $232.30 | $232.30 | $232.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $79.41 | 9.521% | $86.9706 | $86.97 | $86.95 | $87.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $218.91 | 8.718% | $237.9946 | $237.99 | $238.00 | $238.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $185.90 | 6.224% | $197.4704 | $197.47 | $197.45 | $197.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $113.82 | 10.679% | $125.9748 | $125.97 | $125.95 | $126.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $216.33 | 8.310% | $234.307 | $234.31 | $234.30 | $234.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,173.32 | $1,276.7573 | $1,276.75 | $1,276.70 | $1,276.80 | |