| 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 | $166.98 | 5.558% | $176.2607 | $176.26 | $176.25 | $176.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $205.75 | 4.274% | $214.5438 | $214.54 | $214.55 | $214.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $112.42 | 6.712% | $119.9656 | $119.97 | $119.95 | $120.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $246.64 | 8.529% | $267.6759 | $267.68 | $267.70 | $267.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $154.76 | 3.618% | $160.3592 | $160.36 | $160.35 | $160.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $220.40 | 8.598% | $239.35 | $239.35 | $239.35 | $239.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $131.26 | 6.643% | $139.9796 | $139.98 | $140.00 | $140.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,238.21 | $1,318.1348 | $1,318.14 | $1,318.15 | $1,318.30 | |