| 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 | $162.53 | 8.597% | $176.5027 | $176.50 | $176.50 | $176.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $234.26 | 11.294% | $260.7173 | $260.72 | $260.70 | $260.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $112.69 | 7.377% | $121.0031 | $121.00 | $121.00 | $121.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $119.29 | 10.564% | $131.8918 | $131.89 | $131.90 | $131.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $164.72 | 8.762% | $179.1528 | $179.15 | $179.15 | $179.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $150.82 | 9.604% | $165.3048 | $165.30 | $165.30 | $165.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $195.34 | 5.376% | $205.8415 | $205.84 | $205.85 | $205.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,139.65 | $1,240.4140 | $1,240.40 | $1,240.40 | $1,240.40 | |