| 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 | $158.33 | 6.271% | $168.2589 | $168.26 | $168.25 | $168.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $148.88 | 5.560% | $157.1577 | $157.16 | $157.15 | $157.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $113.50 | 6.591% | $120.9808 | $120.98 | $121.00 | $121.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $17.39 | 12.378% | $19.5425 | $19.54 | $19.55 | $19.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $94.26 | 10.217% | $103.8905 | $103.89 | $103.90 | $103.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $81.27 | 7.464% | $87.336 | $87.34 | $87.35 | $87.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $37.38 | 4.318% | $38.9941 | $38.99 | $39.00 | $39.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $651.01 | $696.1605 | $696.16 | $696.20 | $696.20 | |