| 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 | $155.50 | 7.797% | $167.6243 | $167.62 | $167.60 | $167.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $225.58 | 4.719% | $236.2251 | $236.23 | $236.25 | $236.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $140.35 | 10.398% | $154.9436 | $154.94 | $154.95 | $154.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $123.99 | 4.170% | $129.1604 | $129.16 | $129.15 | $129.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $184.52 | 8.852% | $200.8537 | $200.85 | $200.85 | $200.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $35.42 | 12.549% | $39.8649 | $39.86 | $39.85 | $39.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $183.30 | 9.375% | $200.4844 | $200.48 | $200.50 | $200.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,048.66 | $1,129.1564 | $1,129.14 | $1,129.15 | $1,129.20 | |