| 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 | $161.60 | 8.452% | $175.2584 | $175.26 | $175.25 | $175.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $167.81 | 8.494% | $182.0638 | $182.06 | $182.05 | $182.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $104.35 | 8.102% | $112.8044 | $112.80 | $112.80 | $112.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $34.60 | 12.343% | $38.8707 | $38.87 | $38.85 | $38.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $133.73 | 5.506% | $141.0932 | $141.09 | $141.10 | $141.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $204.52 | 12.317% | $229.7107 | $229.71 | $229.70 | $229.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $201.96 | 3.365% | $208.756 | $208.76 | $208.75 | $208.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,008.57 | $1,088.5572 | $1,088.55 | $1,088.50 | $1,088.70 | |