| 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 | $159.27 | 5.343% | $167.7798 | $167.78 | $167.80 | $167.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $165.61 | 6.423% | $176.2471 | $176.25 | $176.25 | $176.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $78.63 | 7.719% | $84.6994 | $84.70 | $84.70 | $84.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $192.39 | 8.296% | $208.3507 | $208.35 | $208.35 | $208.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $60.95 | 8.175% | $65.9327 | $65.93 | $65.95 | $65.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $189.62 | 7.699% | $204.2188 | $204.22 | $204.20 | $204.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $222.43 | 4.596% | $232.6529 | $232.65 | $232.65 | $232.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,068.90 | $1,139.8814 | $1,139.88 | $1,139.90 | $1,139.90 | |