| 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 | $155.78 | 6.278% | $165.5599 | $165.56 | $165.55 | $165.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $77.80 | 8.321% | $84.2737 | $84.27 | $84.25 | $84.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $78.93 | 8.305% | $85.4851 | $85.49 | $85.50 | $85.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $158.68 | 8.144% | $171.6029 | $171.60 | $171.60 | $171.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $115.40 | 8.320% | $125.0013 | $125.00 | $125.00 | $125.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $234.52 | 8.480% | $254.4073 | $254.41 | $254.40 | $254.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $249.81 | 4.391% | $260.7792 | $260.78 | $260.80 | $260.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,070.92 | $1,147.1094 | $1,147.11 | $1,147.10 | $1,147.20 | |