| 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 | $156.25 | 8.120% | $168.9375 | $168.94 | $168.95 | $168.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $161.58 | 8.483% | $175.2868 | $175.29 | $175.30 | $175.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $154.45 | 4.436% | $161.3014 | $161.30 | $161.30 | $161.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $230.56 | 12.856% | $260.2008 | $260.20 | $260.20 | $260.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $191.31 | 10.528% | $211.4511 | $211.45 | $211.45 | $211.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $49.91 | 6.127% | $52.968 | $52.97 | $52.95 | $53.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $11.94 | 3.682% | $12.3796 | $12.38 | $12.40 | $12.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $956.00 | $1,042.5252 | $1,042.53 | $1,042.55 | $1,042.60 | |