| 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 | $159.86 | 5.654% | $168.8985 | $168.90 | $168.90 | $168.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $207.35 | 12.483% | $233.2335 | $233.23 | $233.25 | $233.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $111.50 | 5.560% | $117.6994 | $117.70 | $117.70 | $117.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $95.43 | 8.130% | $103.1885 | $103.19 | $103.20 | $103.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $182.96 | 3.737% | $189.7972 | $189.80 | $189.80 | $189.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $237.61 | 6.346% | $252.6887 | $252.69 | $252.70 | $252.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $171.53 | 11.621% | $191.4635 | $191.46 | $191.45 | $191.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,166.24 | $1,256.9693 | $1,256.97 | $1,257.00 | $1,257.00 | |