| 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 | $159.82 | 5.255% | $168.2185 | $168.22 | $168.20 | $168.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $54.68 | 4.211% | $56.9826 | $56.98 | $57.00 | $57.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $23.61 | 12.874% | $26.6496 | $26.65 | $26.65 | $26.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $156.50 | 4.301% | $163.2311 | $163.23 | $163.25 | $163.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $171.65 | 4.505% | $179.3828 | $179.38 | $179.40 | $179.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $244.95 | 5.736% | $259.0003 | $259.00 | $259.00 | $259.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $223.46 | 9.684% | $245.0999 | $245.10 | $245.10 | $245.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,034.67 | $1,098.5648 | $1,098.56 | $1,098.60 | $1,098.50 | |