| 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 | $146.25 | 8.344% | $158.4531 | $158.45 | $158.45 | $158.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $177.31 | 13.767% | $201.7203 | $201.72 | $201.70 | $201.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $177.55 | 12.413% | $199.5893 | $199.59 | $199.60 | $199.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $227.37 | 6.725% | $242.6606 | $242.66 | $242.65 | $242.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $184.89 | 10.466% | $204.2406 | $204.24 | $204.25 | $204.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $152.67 | 8.175% | $165.1508 | $165.15 | $165.15 | $165.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $98.94 | 7.839% | $106.6959 | $106.70 | $106.70 | $106.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,164.98 | $1,278.5106 | $1,278.51 | $1,278.50 | $1,278.60 | |