| 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 | $161.94 | 8.343% | $175.4507 | $175.45 | $175.45 | $175.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $80.67 | 4.317% | $84.1525 | $84.15 | $84.15 | $84.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $163.56 | 10.375% | $180.5294 | $180.53 | $180.55 | $180.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $18.79 | 8.555% | $20.3975 | $20.40 | $20.40 | $20.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $238.41 | 9.856% | $261.9077 | $261.91 | $261.90 | $261.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $159.58 | 4.171% | $166.2361 | $166.24 | $166.25 | $166.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $248.55 | 7.232% | $266.5251 | $266.53 | $266.55 | $266.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,071.50 | $1,155.1990 | $1,155.21 | $1,155.25 | $1,155.20 | |