| 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 | $150.50 | 7.517% | $161.8131 | $161.81 | $161.80 | $161.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $146.62 | 6.176% | $155.6753 | $155.68 | $155.70 | $155.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $50.88 | 12.868% | $57.4272 | $57.43 | $57.45 | $57.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $158.26 | 12.704% | $178.3654 | $178.37 | $178.35 | $178.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $151.91 | 11.294% | $169.0667 | $169.07 | $169.05 | $169.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $238.77 | 7.456% | $256.5727 | $256.57 | $256.55 | $256.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $185.29 | 9.434% | $202.7703 | $202.77 | $202.75 | $202.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,082.23 | $1,181.6907 | $1,181.70 | $1,181.65 | $1,181.80 | |