| 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 | $202.47 | 8.125% | $218.9207 | $218.92 | $218.90 | $218.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $150.50 | 6.284% | $159.9574 | $159.96 | $159.95 | $160.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $236.83 | 8.839% | $257.7634 | $257.76 | $257.75 | $257.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $132.75 | 6.142% | $140.9035 | $140.90 | $140.90 | $140.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $158.55 | 8.341% | $171.7747 | $171.77 | $171.75 | $171.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $129.91 | 7.498% | $139.6507 | $139.65 | $139.65 | $139.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $73.98 | 10.503% | $81.7501 | $81.75 | $81.75 | $81.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,084.99 | $1,170.7205 | $1,170.71 | $1,170.65 | $1,170.90 | |