| 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 | $165.56 | 8.636% | $179.8578 | $179.86 | $179.85 | $179.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $134.81 | 13.549% | $153.0754 | $153.08 | $153.10 | $153.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $203.54 | 10.540% | $224.9931 | $224.99 | $225.00 | $225.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $35.31 | 5.708% | $37.3255 | $37.33 | $37.35 | $37.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $248.85 | 8.869% | $270.9205 | $270.92 | $270.90 | $270.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $149.96 | 8.735% | $163.059 | $163.06 | $163.05 | $163.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $236.79 | 8.145% | $256.0765 | $256.08 | $256.10 | $256.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,174.82 | $1,285.3078 | $1,285.32 | $1,285.35 | $1,285.40 | |