| 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 | $165.31 | 8.379% | $179.1613 | $179.16 | $179.15 | $179.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $176.49 | 8.599% | $191.6664 | $191.67 | $191.65 | $191.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $231.74 | 7.775% | $249.7578 | $249.76 | $249.75 | $249.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $9.69 | 3.784% | $10.0567 | $10.06 | $10.05 | $10.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $248.50 | 13.227% | $281.3691 | $281.37 | $281.35 | $281.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $90.35 | 13.253% | $102.3241 | $102.32 | $102.30 | $102.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $136.42 | 8.121% | $147.4987 | $147.50 | $147.50 | $147.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,058.50 | $1,161.8341 | $1,161.84 | $1,161.75 | $1,162.00 | |