| 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 | $159.78 | 5.321% | $168.2819 | $168.28 | $168.30 | $168.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $165.28 | 8.301% | $178.9999 | $179.00 | $179.00 | $179.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $125.95 | 8.691% | $136.8963 | $136.90 | $136.90 | $136.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $175.59 | 4.609% | $183.6829 | $183.68 | $183.70 | $183.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $150.86 | 12.814% | $170.1912 | $170.19 | $170.20 | $170.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $42.58 | 11.591% | $47.5154 | $47.52 | $47.50 | $47.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $18.38 | 4.775% | $19.2576 | $19.26 | $19.25 | $19.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $838.42 | $904.8252 | $904.83 | $904.85 | $904.90 | |