| 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 | $75.52 | 8.783% | $82.1529 | $82.15 | $82.15 | $82.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $174.51 | 8.444% | $189.2456 | $189.25 | $189.25 | $189.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $139.33 | 6.505% | $148.3934 | $148.39 | $148.40 | $148.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $141.69 | 9.511% | $155.1661 | $155.17 | $155.15 | $155.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $155.30 | 5.355% | $163.6163 | $163.62 | $163.60 | $163.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $241.57 | 5.626% | $255.1607 | $255.16 | $255.15 | $255.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $238.41 | 11.371% | $265.5196 | $265.52 | $265.50 | $265.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,166.33 | $1,259.2546 | $1,259.26 | $1,259.20 | $1,259.30 | |