| 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 | $158.63 | 8.125% | $171.5187 | $171.52 | $171.50 | $171.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $157.88 | 5.165% | $166.0345 | $166.03 | $166.05 | $166.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $188.96 | 9.526% | $206.9603 | $206.96 | $206.95 | $207.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $235.89 | 10.169% | $259.8777 | $259.88 | $259.90 | $259.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $86.34 | 11.280% | $96.0792 | $96.08 | $96.10 | $96.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $113.85 | 12.600% | $128.1951 | $128.20 | $128.20 | $128.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $128.98 | 13.171% | $145.968 | $145.97 | $145.95 | $146.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,070.53 | $1,174.6335 | $1,174.64 | $1,174.65 | $1,174.70 | |