| 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 | $159.62 | 5.379% | $168.206 | $168.21 | $168.20 | $168.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $119.99 | 4.543% | $125.4411 | $125.44 | $125.45 | $125.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $198.67 | 13.244% | $224.9819 | $224.98 | $225.00 | $225.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $51.38 | 9.680% | $56.3536 | $56.35 | $56.35 | $56.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $238.45 | 7.143% | $255.4825 | $255.48 | $255.50 | $255.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $140.73 | 4.306% | $146.7898 | $146.79 | $146.80 | $146.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $7.83 | 8.219% | $8.4735 | $8.47 | $8.45 | $8.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $916.67 | $985.7284 | $985.72 | $985.75 | $985.80 | |