| 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 | $160.38 | 3.550% | $166.0735 | $166.07 | $166.05 | $166.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $205.47 | 12.239% | $230.6175 | $230.62 | $230.60 | $230.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $170.50 | 5.743% | $180.2918 | $180.29 | $180.30 | $180.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $237.27 | 5.134% | $249.4514 | $249.45 | $249.45 | $249.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $141.35 | 6.871% | $151.0622 | $151.06 | $151.05 | $151.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $36.65 | 12.783% | $41.335 | $41.34 | $41.35 | $41.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $73.55 | 7.873% | $79.3406 | $79.34 | $79.35 | $79.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,025.17 | $1,098.1720 | $1,098.17 | $1,098.15 | $1,098.20 | |