| 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 | $158.57 | 3.579% | $164.2452 | $164.25 | $164.25 | $164.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $163.55 | 12.155% | $183.4295 | $183.43 | $183.45 | $183.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $180.87 | 7.514% | $194.4606 | $194.46 | $194.45 | $194.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $153.86 | 10.465% | $169.9614 | $169.96 | $169.95 | $170.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $69.50 | 6.392% | $73.9424 | $73.94 | $73.95 | $73.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $126.38 | 12.748% | $142.4909 | $142.49 | $142.50 | $142.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $236.30 | 9.213% | $258.0703 | $258.07 | $258.05 | $258.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,089.03 | $1,186.6003 | $1,186.60 | $1,186.60 | $1,186.60 | |