| 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 | $161.33 | 8.855% | $175.6158 | $175.62 | $175.60 | $175.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $190.70 | 12.491% | $214.5203 | $214.52 | $214.50 | $214.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $128.93 | 10.479% | $142.4406 | $142.44 | $142.45 | $142.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $70.41 | 9.222% | $76.9032 | $76.90 | $76.90 | $76.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $244.50 | 5.400% | $257.703 | $257.70 | $257.70 | $257.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $147.78 | 10.209% | $162.8669 | $162.87 | $162.85 | $162.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $246.56 | 11.859% | $275.7996 | $275.80 | $275.80 | $275.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,190.21 | $1,305.8494 | $1,305.85 | $1,305.80 | $1,305.80 | |