| 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 | $158.52 | 6.134% | $168.2436 | $168.24 | $168.25 | $168.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $197.40 | 8.565% | $214.3073 | $214.31 | $214.30 | $214.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $200.43 | 5.632% | $211.7182 | $211.72 | $211.70 | $211.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $28.86 | 5.260% | $30.378 | $30.38 | $30.40 | $30.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $117.29 | 7.587% | $126.1888 | $126.19 | $126.20 | $126.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $78.94 | 12.295% | $88.6457 | $88.65 | $88.65 | $88.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $171.91 | 10.200% | $189.4448 | $189.44 | $189.45 | $189.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $953.35 | $1,028.9264 | $1,028.93 | $1,028.95 | $1,028.80 | |