| 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 | $162.31 | 8.315% | $175.8061 | $175.81 | $175.80 | $175.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $237.43 | 3.614% | $246.0107 | $246.01 | $246.00 | $246.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $65.98 | 13.130% | $74.6432 | $74.64 | $74.65 | $74.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $94.83 | 7.478% | $101.9214 | $101.92 | $101.90 | $101.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $143.66 | 10.142% | $158.23 | $158.23 | $158.25 | $158.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $236.43 | 7.534% | $254.2426 | $254.24 | $254.25 | $254.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $115.52 | 9.764% | $126.7994 | $126.80 | $126.80 | $126.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,056.16 | $1,137.6534 | $1,137.65 | $1,137.65 | $1,137.50 | |