| 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 | $159.94 | 5.171% | $168.2105 | $168.21 | $168.20 | $168.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $228.59 | 6.846% | $244.2393 | $244.24 | $244.25 | $244.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $82.68 | 6.116% | $87.7367 | $87.74 | $87.75 | $87.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $23.48 | 13.373% | $26.62 | $26.62 | $26.60 | $26.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $63.46 | 13.871% | $72.2625 | $72.26 | $72.25 | $72.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $151.77 | 11.667% | $169.477 | $169.48 | $169.50 | $169.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $81.34 | 7.208% | $87.203 | $87.20 | $87.20 | $87.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $791.26 | $855.7490 | $855.75 | $855.75 | $855.70 | |