| 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 | $152.50 | 8.484% | $165.4381 | $165.44 | $165.45 | $165.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $241.62 | 8.248% | $261.5488 | $261.55 | $261.55 | $261.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $179.34 | 8.868% | $195.2439 | $195.24 | $195.25 | $195.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $76.45 | 11.851% | $85.5101 | $85.51 | $85.50 | $85.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $164.37 | 7.761% | $177.1268 | $177.13 | $177.15 | $177.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $45.58 | 8.569% | $49.4858 | $49.49 | $49.50 | $49.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $96.28 | 12.285% | $108.108 | $108.11 | $108.10 | $108.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $956.14 | $1,042.4615 | $1,042.47 | $1,042.50 | $1,042.30 | |