| 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 | $163.48 | 10.825% | $181.1767 | $181.18 | $181.20 | $181.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $98.87 | 6.502% | $105.2985 | $105.30 | $105.30 | $105.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $78.41 | 9.389% | $85.7719 | $85.77 | $85.75 | $85.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $242.26 | 8.210% | $262.1495 | $262.15 | $262.15 | $262.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $244.41 | 13.639% | $277.7451 | $277.75 | $277.75 | $277.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $81.40 | 5.185% | $85.6206 | $85.62 | $85.60 | $85.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $151.53 | 3.811% | $157.3048 | $157.30 | $157.30 | $157.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,060.36 | $1,155.0671 | $1,155.07 | $1,155.05 | $1,155.00 | |