| 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 | $158.66 | 4.788% | $166.2566 | $166.26 | $166.25 | $166.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $140.33 | 4.273% | $146.3263 | $146.33 | $146.35 | $146.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $129.62 | 3.735% | $134.4613 | $134.46 | $134.45 | $134.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $134.72 | 11.796% | $150.6116 | $150.61 | $150.60 | $150.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $229.32 | 12.568% | $258.1409 | $258.14 | $258.15 | $258.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $193.91 | 10.790% | $214.8329 | $214.83 | $214.85 | $214.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $103.87 | 8.255% | $112.4445 | $112.44 | $112.45 | $112.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,090.43 | $1,183.0741 | $1,183.07 | $1,183.10 | $1,183.00 | |