| 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 | $165.75 | 8.425% | $179.7144 | $179.71 | $179.70 | $179.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $122.26 | 13.818% | $139.1539 | $139.15 | $139.15 | $139.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $156.78 | 9.855% | $172.2307 | $172.23 | $172.25 | $172.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $122.34 | 10.780% | $135.5283 | $135.53 | $135.55 | $135.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $161.86 | 11.241% | $180.0547 | $180.05 | $180.05 | $180.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $155.49 | 11.492% | $173.3589 | $173.36 | $173.35 | $173.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $158.98 | 5.626% | $167.9242 | $167.92 | $167.90 | $167.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,043.46 | $1,147.9651 | $1,147.95 | $1,147.95 | $1,148.00 | |