| 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 | $161.67 | 4.187% | $168.4391 | $168.44 | $168.45 | $168.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $209.30 | 8.175% | $226.4103 | $226.41 | $226.40 | $226.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $67.28 | 11.212% | $74.8234 | $74.82 | $74.80 | $74.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $221.32 | 9.353% | $242.0201 | $242.02 | $242.00 | $242.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $132.55 | 10.727% | $146.7686 | $146.77 | $146.75 | $146.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $209.78 | 6.163% | $222.7087 | $222.71 | $222.70 | $222.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $160.30 | 10.409% | $176.9856 | $176.99 | $177.00 | $177.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,162.20 | $1,258.1558 | $1,258.16 | $1,258.10 | $1,258.10 | |