| 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 | $170.32 | 8.695% | $185.1293 | $185.13 | $185.15 | $185.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $166.80 | 12.845% | $188.2255 | $188.23 | $188.25 | $188.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $155.52 | 7.283% | $166.8465 | $166.85 | $166.85 | $166.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $154.44 | 4.242% | $160.9913 | $160.99 | $161.00 | $161.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $74.56 | 6.342% | $79.2886 | $79.29 | $79.30 | $79.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $226.77 | 6.249% | $240.9409 | $240.94 | $240.95 | $240.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $238.99 | 6.267% | $253.9675 | $253.97 | $253.95 | $254.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,187.40 | $1,275.3896 | $1,275.40 | $1,275.45 | $1,275.30 | |