| 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 | $157.90 | 8.143% | $170.7578 | $170.76 | $170.75 | $170.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $207.60 | 3.679% | $215.2376 | $215.24 | $215.25 | $215.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $46.81 | 9.649% | $51.3267 | $51.33 | $51.35 | $51.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $53.61 | 13.522% | $60.8591 | $60.86 | $60.85 | $60.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $78.36 | 9.264% | $85.6193 | $85.62 | $85.60 | $85.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $132.63 | 12.443% | $149.1332 | $149.13 | $149.15 | $149.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $245.53 | 12.542% | $276.3244 | $276.32 | $276.30 | $276.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $922.44 | $1,009.2581 | $1,009.26 | $1,009.25 | $1,009.20 | |