| 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 | $163.75 | 9.665% | $179.5764 | $179.58 | $179.60 | $179.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $161.74 | 9.478% | $177.0697 | $177.07 | $177.05 | $177.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $197.84 | 13.458% | $224.4653 | $224.47 | $224.45 | $224.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $101.89 | 4.747% | $106.7267 | $106.73 | $106.75 | $106.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $179.70 | 8.102% | $194.2593 | $194.26 | $194.25 | $194.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $152.82 | 4.809% | $160.1691 | $160.17 | $160.15 | $160.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $210.71 | 10.819% | $233.5067 | $233.51 | $233.50 | $233.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,168.45 | $1,275.7732 | $1,275.79 | $1,275.75 | $1,275.90 | |