| 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 | $154.31 | 8.859% | $167.9803 | $167.98 | $168.00 | $168.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $69.39 | 13.444% | $78.7188 | $78.72 | $78.70 | $78.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $244.42 | 10.846% | $270.9298 | $270.93 | $270.95 | $270.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $118.28 | 8.557% | $128.4012 | $128.40 | $128.40 | $128.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $171.42 | 9.384% | $187.5061 | $187.51 | $187.50 | $187.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $241.78 | 6.612% | $257.7665 | $257.77 | $257.75 | $257.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $131.34 | 4.275% | $136.9548 | $136.95 | $136.95 | $137.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,130.94 | $1,228.2575 | $1,228.26 | $1,228.25 | $1,228.30 | |