| 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 | $149.40 | 8.455% | $162.0318 | $162.03 | $162.05 | $162.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $68.33 | 9.745% | $74.9888 | $74.99 | $75.00 | $75.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $147.54 | 8.686% | $160.3553 | $160.36 | $160.35 | $160.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $71.74 | 10.210% | $79.0647 | $79.06 | $79.05 | $79.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $111.67 | 3.473% | $115.5483 | $115.55 | $115.55 | $115.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $247.26 | 12.787% | $278.8771 | $278.88 | $278.90 | $278.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $230.69 | 8.161% | $249.5166 | $249.52 | $249.50 | $249.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,026.63 | $1,120.3826 | $1,120.39 | $1,120.40 | $1,120.40 | |