| 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 | $230.62 | 8.525% | $250.2804 | $250.28 | $250.30 | $250.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $134.44 | 6.665% | $143.4004 | $143.40 | $143.40 | $143.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $48.76 | 5.456% | $51.4203 | $51.42 | $51.40 | $51.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $153.31 | 6.729% | $163.6262 | $163.63 | $163.65 | $163.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $163.57 | 9.656% | $179.3643 | $179.36 | $179.35 | $179.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $7.42 | 3.528% | $7.6818 | $7.68 | $7.70 | $7.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $167.61 | 5.829% | $177.38 | $177.38 | $177.40 | $177.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $905.73 | $973.1534 | $973.15 | $973.20 | $973.20 | |