| 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 | $157.52 | 6.791% | $168.2172 | $168.22 | $168.20 | $168.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $178.40 | 5.645% | $188.4707 | $188.47 | $188.45 | $188.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $103.82 | 6.472% | $110.5392 | $110.54 | $110.55 | $110.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $202.92 | 13.675% | $230.6693 | $230.67 | $230.65 | $230.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $45.40 | 8.757% | $49.3757 | $49.38 | $49.40 | $49.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $70.62 | 4.782% | $73.997 | $74.00 | $74.00 | $74.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $239.31 | 8.744% | $260.2353 | $260.24 | $260.25 | $260.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $997.99 | $1,081.5044 | $1,081.52 | $1,081.50 | $1,081.50 | |