| 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 | $132.47 | 8.575% | $143.8293 | $143.83 | $143.85 | $143.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $158.88 | 3.425% | $164.3216 | $164.32 | $164.30 | $164.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $69.42 | 13.160% | $78.5557 | $78.56 | $78.55 | $78.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $9.26 | 11.182% | $10.2955 | $10.30 | $10.30 | $10.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $163.60 | 8.216% | $177.0414 | $177.04 | $177.05 | $177.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $245.69 | 4.465% | $256.6601 | $256.66 | $256.65 | $256.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $45.89 | 13.355% | $52.0186 | $52.02 | $52.00 | $52.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $825.21 | $882.7222 | $882.73 | $882.70 | $882.70 | |