| 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 | $150.42 | 8.675% | $163.4689 | $163.47 | $163.45 | $163.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $36.25 | 8.254% | $39.2421 | $39.24 | $39.25 | $39.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $233.93 | 3.795% | $242.8076 | $242.81 | $242.80 | $242.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $207.52 | 5.863% | $219.6869 | $219.69 | $219.70 | $219.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $15.68 | 6.821% | $16.7495 | $16.75 | $16.75 | $16.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $226.31 | 7.749% | $243.8468 | $243.85 | $243.85 | $243.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $187.88 | 5.383% | $197.9936 | $197.99 | $198.00 | $198.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,057.99 | $1,123.7954 | $1,123.80 | $1,123.80 | $1,123.70 | |