| 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 | $148.85 | 4.250% | $155.1761 | $155.18 | $155.20 | $155.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $236.37 | 9.143% | $257.9813 | $257.98 | $258.00 | $258.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $47.94 | 5.677% | $50.6616 | $50.66 | $50.65 | $50.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $169.60 | 6.808% | $181.1464 | $181.15 | $181.15 | $181.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $171.69 | 6.710% | $183.2104 | $183.21 | $183.20 | $183.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $155.59 | 11.866% | $174.0523 | $174.05 | $174.05 | $174.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $71.39 | 9.189% | $77.95 | $77.95 | $77.95 | $78.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,001.43 | $1,080.1781 | $1,080.18 | $1,080.20 | $1,080.30 | |