| 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 | $157.28 | 6.837% | $168.0332 | $168.03 | $168.05 | $168.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $216.48 | 9.242% | $236.4871 | $236.49 | $236.50 | $236.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $185.66 | 8.535% | $201.5061 | $201.51 | $201.50 | $201.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $168.41 | 5.864% | $178.2856 | $178.29 | $178.30 | $178.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $204.35 | 4.820% | $214.1997 | $214.20 | $214.20 | $214.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $72.43 | 6.406% | $77.0699 | $77.07 | $77.05 | $77.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $44.39 | 7.865% | $47.8813 | $47.88 | $47.90 | $47.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,049.00 | $1,123.4629 | $1,123.47 | $1,123.50 | $1,123.50 | |