| 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 | $154.87 | 8.375% | $167.8404 | $167.84 | $167.85 | $167.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $248.65 | 7.753% | $267.9278 | $267.93 | $267.95 | $267.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $177.33 | 8.695% | $192.7488 | $192.75 | $192.75 | $192.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $226.60 | 13.294% | $256.7242 | $256.72 | $256.70 | $256.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $147.90 | 5.580% | $156.1528 | $156.15 | $156.15 | $156.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $67.87 | 6.755% | $72.4546 | $72.45 | $72.45 | $72.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $185.28 | 6.721% | $197.7327 | $197.73 | $197.75 | $197.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,208.50 | $1,311.5813 | $1,311.57 | $1,311.60 | $1,311.50 | |