| 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 | $157.72 | 6.624% | $168.1674 | $168.17 | $168.15 | $168.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $166.84 | 5.788% | $176.4967 | $176.50 | $176.50 | $176.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $47.25 | 4.268% | $49.2666 | $49.27 | $49.25 | $49.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $130.31 | 10.835% | $144.4291 | $144.43 | $144.45 | $144.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $97.38 | 10.163% | $107.2767 | $107.28 | $107.30 | $107.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $222.29 | 7.259% | $238.426 | $238.43 | $238.45 | $238.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $226.29 | 9.768% | $248.394 | $248.39 | $248.40 | $248.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,048.08 | $1,132.4565 | $1,132.47 | $1,132.50 | $1,132.50 | |