| 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 | $162.82 | 7.543% | $175.1015 | $175.10 | $175.10 | $175.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $120.39 | 7.544% | $129.4722 | $129.47 | $129.45 | $129.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $143.36 | 8.396% | $155.3965 | $155.40 | $155.40 | $155.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $63.75 | 7.517% | $68.5421 | $68.54 | $68.55 | $68.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $243.90 | 8.121% | $263.7071 | $263.71 | $263.70 | $263.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $222.59 | 8.435% | $241.3655 | $241.37 | $241.35 | $241.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $228.92 | 8.228% | $247.7555 | $247.76 | $247.75 | $247.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,185.73 | $1,281.3404 | $1,281.35 | $1,281.30 | $1,281.40 | |