| 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 | $167.66 | 7.821% | $180.7727 | $180.77 | $180.75 | $180.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $154.75 | 5.498% | $163.2582 | $163.26 | $163.25 | $163.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $142.29 | 4.736% | $149.0289 | $149.03 | $149.05 | $149.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $6.74 | 7.141% | $7.2213 | $7.22 | $7.20 | $7.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $120.72 | 8.655% | $131.1683 | $131.17 | $131.15 | $131.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $243.90 | 11.223% | $271.2729 | $271.27 | $271.25 | $271.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $156.79 | 13.153% | $177.4126 | $177.41 | $177.40 | $177.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $992.85 | $1,080.1349 | $1,080.13 | $1,080.05 | $1,080.20 | |