| 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 | $145.50 | 10.505% | $160.7848 | $160.78 | $160.80 | $160.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $248.62 | 7.729% | $267.8358 | $267.84 | $267.85 | $267.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $166.55 | 9.296% | $182.0325 | $182.03 | $182.05 | $182.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $102.85 | 5.638% | $108.6487 | $108.65 | $108.65 | $108.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $168.91 | 5.664% | $178.4771 | $178.48 | $178.50 | $178.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $134.71 | 3.750% | $139.7616 | $139.76 | $139.75 | $139.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $228.44 | 8.480% | $247.8117 | $247.81 | $247.80 | $247.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,195.58 | $1,285.3522 | $1,285.35 | $1,285.40 | $1,285.30 | |