| 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 | $157.34 | 12.549% | $177.0846 | $177.08 | $177.10 | $177.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $229.29 | 9.223% | $250.4374 | $250.44 | $250.45 | $250.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $86.28 | 8.149% | $93.311 | $93.31 | $93.30 | $93.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $242.50 | 8.746% | $263.7091 | $263.71 | $263.70 | $263.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $159.59 | 7.357% | $171.331 | $171.33 | $171.35 | $171.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $79.93 | 5.381% | $84.231 | $84.23 | $84.25 | $84.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $41.52 | 9.805% | $45.591 | $45.59 | $45.60 | $45.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $996.45 | $1,085.6951 | $1,085.69 | $1,085.75 | $1,085.60 | |