| 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 | $157.62 | 6.853% | $168.4217 | $168.42 | $168.40 | $168.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $135.64 | 13.863% | $154.4438 | $154.44 | $154.45 | $154.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $39.83 | 7.128% | $42.6691 | $42.67 | $42.65 | $42.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $166.38 | 13.530% | $188.8912 | $188.89 | $188.90 | $188.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $149.66 | 11.128% | $166.3142 | $166.31 | $166.30 | $166.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $138.74 | 11.163% | $154.2275 | $154.23 | $154.25 | $154.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $88.50 | 5.547% | $93.4091 | $93.41 | $93.40 | $93.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $876.37 | $968.3766 | $968.37 | $968.35 | $968.30 | |