| 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 | $159.56 | 6.672% | $170.2058 | $170.21 | $170.20 | $170.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $202.72 | 12.675% | $228.4148 | $228.41 | $228.40 | $228.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $151.96 | 8.684% | $165.1562 | $165.16 | $165.15 | $165.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $76.81 | 4.218% | $80.0498 | $80.05 | $80.05 | $80.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $53.70 | 5.727% | $56.7754 | $56.78 | $56.80 | $56.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $107.62 | 4.264% | $112.2089 | $112.21 | $112.20 | $112.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $242.78 | 12.542% | $273.2295 | $273.23 | $273.25 | $273.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $995.15 | $1,086.0404 | $1,086.05 | $1,086.05 | $1,086.00 | |