| 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 | $160.39 | 4.541% | $167.6733 | $167.67 | $167.65 | $167.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $169.25 | 3.125% | $174.5391 | $174.54 | $174.55 | $174.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $67.53 | 5.714% | $71.3887 | $71.39 | $71.40 | $71.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $210.45 | 10.465% | $232.4736 | $232.47 | $232.45 | $232.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $171.53 | 7.683% | $184.7086 | $184.71 | $184.70 | $184.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $166.75 | 6.634% | $177.8122 | $177.81 | $177.80 | $177.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $219.60 | 13.674% | $249.6281 | $249.63 | $249.65 | $249.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,165.50 | $1,258.2236 | $1,258.22 | $1,258.20 | $1,258.20 | |