| 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 | $160.60 | 8.750% | $174.6525 | $174.65 | $174.65 | $174.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $74.51 | 8.643% | $80.9499 | $80.95 | $80.95 | $80.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $132.43 | 3.550% | $137.1313 | $137.13 | $137.15 | $137.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $147.45 | 9.725% | $161.7895 | $161.79 | $161.80 | $161.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $17.74 | 4.267% | $18.497 | $18.50 | $18.50 | $18.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $246.25 | 3.776% | $255.5484 | $255.55 | $255.55 | $255.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $165.66 | 7.240% | $177.6538 | $177.65 | $177.65 | $177.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $944.64 | $1,006.2224 | $1,006.22 | $1,006.25 | $1,006.20 | |