| 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 | $166.55 | 9.425% | $182.2473 | $182.25 | $182.25 | $182.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $140.31 | 9.466% | $153.5917 | $153.59 | $153.60 | $153.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $88.71 | 7.760% | $95.5939 | $95.59 | $95.60 | $95.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $121.75 | 6.298% | $129.4178 | $129.42 | $129.40 | $129.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $79.91 | 7.414% | $85.8345 | $85.83 | $85.85 | $85.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $228.67 | 7.488% | $245.7928 | $245.79 | $245.80 | $245.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $139.81 | 13.238% | $158.318 | $158.32 | $158.30 | $158.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $965.71 | $1,050.7960 | $1,050.79 | $1,050.80 | $1,050.70 | |