| 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 | $160.34 | 8.275% | $173.6081 | $173.61 | $173.60 | $173.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $143.56 | 3.335% | $148.3477 | $148.35 | $148.35 | $148.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $240.26 | 5.463% | $253.3854 | $253.39 | $253.40 | $253.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $247.37 | 6.261% | $262.8578 | $262.86 | $262.85 | $262.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $216.71 | 12.678% | $244.1845 | $244.18 | $244.20 | $244.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $152.34 | 10.192% | $167.8665 | $167.87 | $167.85 | $167.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $74.89 | 8.516% | $81.2676 | $81.27 | $81.25 | $81.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,235.47 | $1,331.5176 | $1,331.53 | $1,331.50 | $1,331.60 | |