| 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 | $159.71 | 5.687% | $168.7927 | $168.79 | $168.80 | $168.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $129.32 | 6.794% | $138.106 | $138.11 | $138.10 | $138.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $203.78 | 12.118% | $228.4741 | $228.47 | $228.45 | $228.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $50.96 | 6.392% | $54.2174 | $54.22 | $54.20 | $54.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $220.99 | 12.280% | $248.1276 | $248.13 | $248.15 | $248.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $37.30 | 13.631% | $42.3844 | $42.38 | $42.40 | $42.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $247.65 | 7.392% | $265.9563 | $265.96 | $265.95 | $266.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,049.71 | $1,146.0585 | $1,146.06 | $1,146.05 | $1,146.10 | |