| 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 | $143.51 | 9.564% | $157.2353 | $157.24 | $157.25 | $157.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $169.39 | 6.800% | $180.9085 | $180.91 | $180.90 | $180.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $197.37 | 5.549% | $208.3221 | $208.32 | $208.30 | $208.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $18.61 | 7.736% | $20.0497 | $20.05 | $20.05 | $20.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $174.33 | 10.562% | $192.7427 | $192.74 | $192.75 | $192.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $192.81 | 13.345% | $218.5405 | $218.54 | $218.55 | $218.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $182.69 | 4.294% | $190.5347 | $190.53 | $190.55 | $190.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,078.71 | $1,168.3335 | $1,168.33 | $1,168.35 | $1,168.10 | |