| 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 | $157.63 | 8.125% | $170.4374 | $170.44 | $170.45 | $170.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $123.84 | 11.479% | $138.0556 | $138.06 | $138.05 | $138.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $247.74 | 6.127% | $262.919 | $262.92 | $262.90 | $262.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $86.91 | 8.183% | $94.0218 | $94.02 | $94.00 | $94.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $141.66 | 5.542% | $149.5108 | $149.51 | $149.50 | $149.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $150.92 | 7.249% | $161.8602 | $161.86 | $161.85 | $161.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $181.39 | 7.614% | $195.201 | $195.20 | $195.20 | $195.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,090.09 | $1,172.0058 | $1,172.01 | $1,171.95 | $1,172.00 | |