| 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 | $159.74 | 5.295% | $168.1982 | $168.20 | $168.20 | $168.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $214.77 | 11.642% | $239.7735 | $239.77 | $239.75 | $239.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $117.31 | 7.803% | $126.4637 | $126.46 | $126.45 | $126.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $132.39 | 8.648% | $143.8391 | $143.84 | $143.85 | $143.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $10.62 | 7.659% | $11.4334 | $11.43 | $11.45 | $11.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $135.55 | 4.559% | $141.7297 | $141.73 | $141.75 | $141.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $182.82 | 12.770% | $206.1661 | $206.17 | $206.15 | $206.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $953.20 | $1,037.6037 | $1,037.60 | $1,037.60 | $1,037.60 | |