| 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 | $165.75 | 8.325% | $179.5487 | $179.55 | $179.55 | $179.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $189.54 | 8.168% | $205.0216 | $205.02 | $205.00 | $205.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $183.63 | 8.566% | $199.3597 | $199.36 | $199.35 | $199.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $58.25 | 5.677% | $61.5569 | $61.56 | $61.55 | $61.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $12.93 | 3.580% | $13.3929 | $13.39 | $13.40 | $13.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $11.50 | 9.605% | $12.6046 | $12.60 | $12.60 | $12.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $221.96 | 13.824% | $252.6438 | $252.64 | $252.65 | $252.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $843.56 | $924.1282 | $924.12 | $924.10 | $924.10 | |