| 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 | $147.31 | 7.443% | $158.2743 | $158.27 | $158.25 | $158.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $93.69 | 8.834% | $101.9666 | $101.97 | $101.95 | $102.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $107.67 | 7.517% | $115.7636 | $115.76 | $115.75 | $115.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $158.68 | 8.404% | $172.0155 | $172.02 | $172.00 | $172.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $105.37 | 7.562% | $113.3381 | $113.34 | $113.35 | $113.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $234.94 | 9.421% | $257.0737 | $257.07 | $257.05 | $257.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $238.89 | 9.595% | $261.8115 | $261.81 | $261.80 | $261.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,086.55 | $1,180.2433 | $1,180.24 | $1,180.15 | $1,180.30 | |