| 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 | $158.42 | 6.185% | $168.2183 | $168.22 | $168.20 | $168.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $68.34 | 3.542% | $70.7606 | $70.76 | $70.75 | $70.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $59.33 | 7.121% | $63.5549 | $63.55 | $63.55 | $63.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $41.42 | 12.845% | $46.7404 | $46.74 | $46.75 | $46.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $229.54 | 3.656% | $237.932 | $237.93 | $237.95 | $237.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $165.61 | 7.716% | $178.3885 | $178.39 | $178.40 | $178.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $132.78 | 11.556% | $148.1241 | $148.12 | $148.10 | $148.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $855.44 | $913.7188 | $913.71 | $913.70 | $913.70 | |