| 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 | $158.63 | 4.278% | $165.4162 | $165.42 | $165.40 | $165.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $159.56 | 7.290% | $171.1919 | $171.19 | $171.20 | $171.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $114.26 | 13.123% | $129.2543 | $129.25 | $129.25 | $129.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $161.62 | 9.118% | $176.3565 | $176.36 | $176.35 | $176.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $201.84 | 8.516% | $219.0287 | $219.03 | $219.05 | $219.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $66.38 | 3.639% | $68.7956 | $68.80 | $68.80 | $68.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $182.66 | 12.740% | $205.9309 | $205.93 | $205.95 | $205.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,044.95 | $1,135.9741 | $1,135.98 | $1,136.00 | $1,136.00 | |