| 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 | $160.97 | 4.538% | $168.2748 | $168.27 | $168.25 | $168.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $240.91 | 9.108% | $262.8521 | $262.85 | $262.85 | $262.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $81.43 | 3.163% | $84.0056 | $84.01 | $84.00 | $84.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $155.42 | 12.855% | $175.3992 | $175.40 | $175.40 | $175.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $119.70 | 7.462% | $128.632 | $128.63 | $128.65 | $128.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $186.49 | 4.645% | $195.1525 | $195.15 | $195.15 | $195.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $81.27 | 4.675% | $85.0694 | $85.07 | $85.05 | $85.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,026.19 | $1,099.3856 | $1,099.38 | $1,099.35 | $1,099.50 | |