| 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 | $164.30 | 8.483% | $178.2376 | $178.24 | $178.25 | $178.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $189.86 | 7.181% | $203.4938 | $203.49 | $203.50 | $203.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $70.53 | 13.827% | $80.2822 | $80.28 | $80.30 | $80.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $116.80 | 3.543% | $120.9382 | $120.94 | $120.95 | $120.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $242.69 | 3.808% | $251.9316 | $251.93 | $251.95 | $251.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $31.59 | 3.665% | $32.7478 | $32.75 | $32.75 | $32.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $227.81 | 10.591% | $251.9374 | $251.94 | $251.95 | $251.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,043.58 | $1,119.5686 | $1,119.57 | $1,119.65 | $1,119.40 | |