| 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 | $144.85 | 8.575% | $157.2709 | $157.27 | $157.25 | $157.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $147.92 | 13.410% | $167.7561 | $167.76 | $167.75 | $167.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $148.86 | 12.265% | $167.1177 | $167.12 | $167.10 | $167.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $25.89 | 9.572% | $28.3682 | $28.37 | $28.35 | $28.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $147.40 | 3.754% | $152.9334 | $152.93 | $152.95 | $152.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $250.45 | 10.226% | $276.061 | $276.06 | $276.05 | $276.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $147.49 | 8.479% | $159.9957 | $160.00 | $160.00 | $160.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,012.86 | $1,109.5030 | $1,109.51 | $1,109.45 | $1,109.60 | |