| 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 | $159.61 | 5.643% | $168.6168 | $168.62 | $168.60 | $168.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $36.46 | 7.618% | $39.2375 | $39.24 | $39.25 | $39.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $28.92 | 3.424% | $29.9102 | $29.91 | $29.90 | $29.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $79.68 | 3.171% | $82.2067 | $82.21 | $82.20 | $82.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $205.49 | 12.136% | $230.4283 | $230.43 | $230.45 | $230.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $67.70 | 7.392% | $72.7044 | $72.70 | $72.70 | $72.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $240.85 | 8.104% | $260.3685 | $260.37 | $260.35 | $260.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $818.71 | $883.4724 | $883.48 | $883.45 | $883.40 | |