| 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 | $160.85 | 9.342% | $175.8766 | $175.88 | $175.90 | $175.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $159.60 | 3.467% | $165.1333 | $165.13 | $165.15 | $165.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $190.41 | 8.114% | $205.8599 | $205.86 | $205.85 | $205.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $141.71 | 3.576% | $146.7775 | $146.78 | $146.80 | $146.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $217.69 | 7.191% | $233.3441 | $233.34 | $233.35 | $233.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $116.52 | 8.128% | $125.9907 | $125.99 | $126.00 | $126.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $185.64 | 6.391% | $197.5043 | $197.50 | $197.50 | $197.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,172.42 | $1,250.4864 | $1,250.48 | $1,250.55 | $1,250.50 | |