| 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 | $166.25 | 9.385% | $181.8526 | $181.85 | $181.85 | $181.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $79.31 | 3.679% | $82.2278 | $82.23 | $82.25 | $82.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $159.87 | 3.143% | $164.8947 | $164.89 | $164.90 | $164.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $245.43 | 4.534% | $256.5578 | $256.56 | $256.55 | $256.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $79.77 | 9.787% | $87.5771 | $87.58 | $87.60 | $87.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $206.51 | 13.572% | $234.5375 | $234.54 | $234.55 | $234.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $184.94 | 12.463% | $207.9891 | $207.99 | $208.00 | $208.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,122.08 | $1,215.6366 | $1,215.64 | $1,215.70 | $1,215.70 | |