| 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 | $146.75 | 8.325% | $158.9669 | $158.97 | $158.95 | $159.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $142.49 | 8.572% | $154.7042 | $154.70 | $154.70 | $154.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $227.59 | 9.307% | $248.7718 | $248.77 | $248.75 | $248.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $21.88 | 11.581% | $24.4139 | $24.41 | $24.40 | $24.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $145.75 | 10.412% | $160.9255 | $160.93 | $160.95 | $160.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $207.32 | 6.683% | $221.1752 | $221.18 | $221.20 | $221.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $180.66 | 12.282% | $202.8487 | $202.85 | $202.85 | $202.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,072.44 | $1,171.8062 | $1,171.81 | $1,171.80 | $1,171.80 | |