| 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 | $162.50 | 3.573% | $168.3061 | $168.31 | $168.30 | $168.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $79.33 | 11.784% | $88.6782 | $88.68 | $88.70 | $88.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $205.51 | 10.780% | $227.664 | $227.66 | $227.65 | $227.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $187.69 | 13.346% | $212.7391 | $212.74 | $212.75 | $212.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $229.67 | 9.369% | $251.1878 | $251.19 | $251.20 | $251.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $94.71 | 13.804% | $107.7838 | $107.78 | $107.80 | $107.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $137.69 | 10.795% | $152.5536 | $152.55 | $152.55 | $152.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,097.10 | $1,208.9126 | $1,208.91 | $1,208.95 | $1,209.00 | |