| 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 | $157.81 | 13.274% | $178.7577 | $178.76 | $178.75 | $178.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $90.68 | 8.868% | $98.7215 | $98.72 | $98.70 | $98.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $134.91 | 10.585% | $149.1902 | $149.19 | $149.20 | $149.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $88.59 | 10.703% | $98.0718 | $98.07 | $98.05 | $98.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $217.41 | 8.805% | $236.553 | $236.55 | $236.55 | $236.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $133.41 | 7.660% | $143.6292 | $143.63 | $143.65 | $143.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $241.68 | 8.148% | $261.3721 | $261.37 | $261.35 | $261.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,064.49 | $1,166.2955 | $1,166.29 | $1,166.25 | $1,166.40 | |