| 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 | $144.99 | 9.434% | $158.6684 | $158.67 | $158.65 | $158.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $163.81 | 6.755% | $174.8754 | $174.88 | $174.90 | $174.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $102.65 | 6.505% | $109.3274 | $109.33 | $109.35 | $109.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $241.88 | 7.728% | $260.5725 | $260.57 | $260.55 | $260.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $201.56 | 8.741% | $219.1784 | $219.18 | $219.20 | $219.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $120.45 | 9.404% | $131.7771 | $131.78 | $131.80 | $131.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $230.26 | 8.844% | $250.6242 | $250.62 | $250.60 | $250.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,205.60 | $1,305.0234 | $1,305.03 | $1,305.05 | $1,305.10 | |