| 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 | $158.53 | 6.135% | $168.2558 | $168.26 | $168.25 | $168.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $50.54 | 3.383% | $52.2498 | $52.25 | $52.25 | $52.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $113.89 | 6.791% | $121.6243 | $121.62 | $121.60 | $121.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $85.97 | 10.284% | $94.8112 | $94.81 | $94.80 | $94.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $152.56 | 11.124% | $169.5308 | $169.53 | $169.55 | $169.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $227.90 | 13.463% | $258.5822 | $258.58 | $258.60 | $258.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $178.90 | 8.538% | $194.1745 | $194.17 | $194.15 | $194.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $968.29 | $1,059.2286 | $1,059.22 | $1,059.20 | $1,059.20 | |