| 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 | $160.62 | 7.504% | $172.6729 | $172.67 | $172.65 | $172.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $197.89 | 5.149% | $208.0794 | $208.08 | $208.10 | $208.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $247.73 | 3.282% | $255.8605 | $255.86 | $255.85 | $255.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $231.56 | 9.238% | $252.9515 | $252.95 | $252.95 | $253.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $160.78 | 10.341% | $177.4063 | $177.41 | $177.40 | $177.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $76.77 | 11.682% | $85.7383 | $85.74 | $85.75 | $85.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $141.74 | 11.521% | $158.0699 | $158.07 | $158.05 | $158.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,217.09 | $1,310.7788 | $1,310.78 | $1,310.75 | $1,310.90 | |