| 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 | $156.66 | 7.651% | $168.6461 | $168.65 | $168.65 | $168.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $144.82 | 12.318% | $162.6589 | $162.66 | $162.65 | $162.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $128.50 | 12.430% | $144.4726 | $144.47 | $144.45 | $144.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $243.73 | 4.494% | $254.6832 | $254.68 | $254.70 | $254.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $87.64 | 10.587% | $96.9184 | $96.92 | $96.90 | $96.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $217.39 | 13.547% | $246.8398 | $246.84 | $246.85 | $246.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $100.82 | 11.844% | $112.7611 | $112.76 | $112.75 | $112.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,079.56 | $1,186.9801 | $1,186.98 | $1,186.95 | $1,187.00 | |