| 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 | $158.99 | 5.811% | $168.2289 | $168.23 | $168.25 | $168.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $110.33 | 10.558% | $121.9786 | $121.98 | $122.00 | $122.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $72.55 | 7.303% | $77.8483 | $77.85 | $77.85 | $77.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $125.27 | 8.447% | $135.8516 | $135.85 | $135.85 | $135.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $35.54 | 5.580% | $37.5231 | $37.52 | $37.50 | $37.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $223.85 | 8.312% | $242.4564 | $242.46 | $242.45 | $242.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $139.99 | 3.228% | $144.5089 | $144.51 | $144.50 | $144.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $866.52 | $928.3958 | $928.40 | $928.40 | $928.40 | |