| 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 | $164.90 | 8.175% | $178.3806 | $178.38 | $178.40 | $178.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $132.30 | 6.748% | $141.2276 | $141.23 | $141.25 | $141.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $76.31 | 13.457% | $86.579 | $86.58 | $86.60 | $86.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $219.60 | 13.220% | $248.6311 | $248.63 | $248.65 | $248.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $200.90 | 7.289% | $215.5436 | $215.54 | $215.55 | $215.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $216.47 | 8.588% | $235.0604 | $235.06 | $235.05 | $235.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $146.37 | 11.335% | $162.961 | $162.96 | $162.95 | $163.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,156.85 | $1,268.3833 | $1,268.38 | $1,268.45 | $1,268.40 | |