| 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 | $159.99 | 4.871% | $167.7831 | $167.78 | $167.80 | $167.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $20.44 | 3.474% | $21.1501 | $21.15 | $21.15 | $21.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $166.58 | 8.280% | $180.3728 | $180.37 | $180.35 | $180.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $196.42 | 13.395% | $222.7305 | $222.73 | $222.75 | $222.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $208.60 | 11.301% | $232.1739 | $232.17 | $232.15 | $232.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $175.50 | 11.374% | $195.4614 | $195.46 | $195.45 | $195.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $117.64 | 9.304% | $128.5852 | $128.59 | $128.60 | $128.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,045.17 | $1,148.2570 | $1,148.25 | $1,148.25 | $1,148.40 | |