| 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 | $166.45 | 7.751% | $179.3515 | $179.35 | $179.35 | $179.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $122.69 | 8.437% | $133.0414 | $133.04 | $133.05 | $133.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $229.38 | 11.521% | $255.8069 | $255.81 | $255.80 | $255.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $169.96 | 11.329% | $189.2148 | $189.21 | $189.20 | $189.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $144.61 | 11.347% | $161.0189 | $161.02 | $161.00 | $161.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $100.73 | 11.621% | $112.4358 | $112.44 | $112.45 | $112.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $216.38 | 10.298% | $238.6628 | $238.66 | $238.65 | $238.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,150.20 | $1,269.5321 | $1,269.53 | $1,269.50 | $1,269.50 | |