| 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 | $162.42 | 8.525% | $176.2663 | $176.27 | $176.25 | $176.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $23.40 | 13.679% | $26.6009 | $26.60 | $26.60 | $26.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $163.65 | 5.511% | $172.6688 | $172.67 | $172.65 | $172.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $186.79 | 8.614% | $202.8801 | $202.88 | $202.90 | $202.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $147.91 | 3.239% | $152.7008 | $152.70 | $152.70 | $152.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $108.34 | 9.212% | $118.3203 | $118.32 | $118.30 | $118.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $233.97 | 12.382% | $262.9402 | $262.94 | $262.95 | $262.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,026.48 | $1,112.3774 | $1,112.38 | $1,112.35 | $1,112.40 | |