| 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 | $150.93 | 7.478% | $162.2165 | $162.22 | $162.20 | $162.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $172.54 | 3.310% | $178.2511 | $178.25 | $178.25 | $178.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $156.83 | 13.709% | $178.3298 | $178.33 | $178.35 | $178.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $152.82 | 13.565% | $173.55 | $173.55 | $173.55 | $173.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $247.69 | 6.671% | $264.2134 | $264.21 | $264.20 | $264.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $92.85 | 6.304% | $98.7033 | $98.70 | $98.70 | $98.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $80.48 | 7.864% | $86.8089 | $86.81 | $86.80 | $86.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,054.14 | $1,142.0730 | $1,142.07 | $1,142.05 | $1,142.10 | |