| 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 | $162.57 | 8.125% | $175.7788 | $175.78 | $175.80 | $175.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $145.73 | 9.173% | $159.0978 | $159.10 | $159.10 | $159.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $52.43 | 10.695% | $58.0374 | $58.04 | $58.05 | $58.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $164.37 | 11.644% | $183.5092 | $183.51 | $183.50 | $183.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $81.32 | 11.142% | $90.3807 | $90.38 | $90.40 | $90.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $236.63 | 6.217% | $251.3413 | $251.34 | $251.35 | $251.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $242.35 | 7.206% | $259.8137 | $259.81 | $259.80 | $259.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,085.40 | $1,177.9589 | $1,177.96 | $1,178.00 | $1,177.90 | |