| 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 | $160.81 | 6.867% | $171.8528 | $171.85 | $171.85 | $171.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $222.65 | 10.154% | $245.2579 | $245.26 | $245.25 | $245.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $189.90 | 9.779% | $208.4703 | $208.47 | $208.45 | $208.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $132.42 | 3.153% | $136.5952 | $136.60 | $136.60 | $136.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $45.50 | 6.279% | $48.3569 | $48.36 | $48.35 | $48.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $79.92 | 9.512% | $87.522 | $87.52 | $87.50 | $87.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $173.75 | 7.500% | $186.7813 | $186.78 | $186.80 | $186.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,004.95 | $1,084.8364 | $1,084.84 | $1,084.80 | $1,085.00 | |