| 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 | $149.27 | 8.375% | $161.7714 | $161.77 | $161.75 | $161.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $101.54 | 11.568% | $113.2861 | $113.29 | $113.30 | $113.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $138.61 | 8.114% | $149.8568 | $149.86 | $149.85 | $149.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $68.57 | 10.159% | $75.536 | $75.54 | $75.55 | $75.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $164.90 | 9.539% | $180.6298 | $180.63 | $180.65 | $180.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $205.59 | 13.204% | $232.7361 | $232.74 | $232.75 | $232.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $234.73 | 13.518% | $266.4608 | $266.46 | $266.45 | $266.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,063.21 | $1,180.2770 | $1,180.29 | $1,180.30 | $1,180.30 | |