| 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 | $155.55 | 8.277% | $168.4249 | $168.42 | $168.40 | $168.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $174.57 | 7.503% | $187.668 | $187.67 | $187.65 | $187.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $140.91 | 8.775% | $153.2749 | $153.27 | $153.25 | $153.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $170.49 | 5.630% | $180.0886 | $180.09 | $180.10 | $180.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $239.49 | 6.330% | $254.6497 | $254.65 | $254.65 | $254.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $110.77 | 9.151% | $120.9066 | $120.91 | $120.90 | $120.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $245.82 | 8.154% | $265.8642 | $265.86 | $265.85 | $265.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,237.60 | $1,330.8769 | $1,330.87 | $1,330.80 | $1,330.90 | |