| 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 | $159.88 | 13.337% | $181.2032 | $181.20 | $181.20 | $181.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $156.95 | 11.759% | $175.4058 | $175.41 | $175.40 | $175.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $132.60 | 11.757% | $148.1898 | $148.19 | $148.20 | $148.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $129.58 | 6.250% | $137.6788 | $137.68 | $137.70 | $137.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $57.43 | 4.627% | $60.0873 | $60.09 | $60.10 | $60.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $239.90 | 10.205% | $264.3818 | $264.38 | $264.40 | $264.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $191.36 | 4.345% | $199.6746 | $199.67 | $199.65 | $199.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,067.70 | $1,166.6213 | $1,166.62 | $1,166.65 | $1,166.70 | |