| 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 | $166.75 | 8.829% | $181.4724 | $181.47 | $181.45 | $181.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $204.77 | 7.785% | $220.7113 | $220.71 | $220.70 | $220.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $47.83 | 6.562% | $50.9686 | $50.97 | $50.95 | $51.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $147.80 | 7.395% | $158.7298 | $158.73 | $158.75 | $158.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $146.25 | 13.751% | $166.3608 | $166.36 | $166.35 | $166.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $173.44 | 13.759% | $197.3036 | $197.30 | $197.30 | $197.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $247.37 | 12.386% | $278.0092 | $278.01 | $278.00 | $278.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,134.21 | $1,253.5557 | $1,253.55 | $1,253.50 | $1,253.60 | |