| 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 | $160.78 | 8.500% | $174.4463 | $174.45 | $174.45 | $174.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $133.46 | 5.754% | $141.1393 | $141.14 | $141.15 | $141.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $72.44 | 3.213% | $74.7675 | $74.77 | $74.75 | $74.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $149.27 | 9.460% | $163.3909 | $163.39 | $163.40 | $163.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $23.48 | 10.832% | $26.0234 | $26.02 | $26.00 | $26.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $150.40 | 11.648% | $167.9186 | $167.92 | $167.90 | $167.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $158.79 | 13.556% | $180.3156 | $180.32 | $180.30 | $180.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $848.62 | $928.0016 | $928.01 | $927.95 | $927.90 | |