| 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 | $154.64 | 7.267% | $165.8777 | $165.88 | $165.90 | $165.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $68.37 | 9.679% | $74.9875 | $74.99 | $75.00 | $75.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $247.93 | 3.803% | $257.3588 | $257.36 | $257.35 | $257.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $125.69 | 13.637% | $142.8303 | $142.83 | $142.85 | $142.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $232.87 | 3.550% | $241.1369 | $241.14 | $241.15 | $241.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $220.75 | 4.442% | $230.5557 | $230.56 | $230.55 | $230.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $165.64 | 5.764% | $175.1875 | $175.19 | $175.20 | $175.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,215.89 | $1,287.9344 | $1,287.95 | $1,288.00 | $1,288.00 | |