| 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 | $157.90 | 6.163% | $167.6314 | $167.63 | $167.65 | $167.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $105.47 | 7.416% | $113.2917 | $113.29 | $113.30 | $113.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $230.73 | 12.126% | $258.7083 | $258.71 | $258.70 | $258.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $125.37 | 11.848% | $140.2238 | $140.22 | $140.20 | $140.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $161.86 | 5.516% | $170.7882 | $170.79 | $170.80 | $170.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $36.43 | 8.721% | $39.6071 | $39.61 | $39.60 | $39.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $205.41 | 11.235% | $228.4878 | $228.49 | $228.50 | $228.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,023.17 | $1,118.7383 | $1,118.74 | $1,118.75 | $1,118.70 | |