| 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 | $159.71 | 5.604% | $168.6601 | $168.66 | $168.65 | $168.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $154.55 | 10.815% | $171.2646 | $171.26 | $171.25 | $171.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $152.93 | 5.666% | $161.595 | $161.60 | $161.60 | $161.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $74.90 | 13.514% | $85.022 | $85.02 | $85.00 | $85.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $42.69 | 8.832% | $46.4604 | $46.46 | $46.45 | $46.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $147.99 | 8.555% | $160.6505 | $160.65 | $160.65 | $160.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $210.84 | 13.627% | $239.5712 | $239.57 | $239.55 | $239.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $943.61 | $1,033.2238 | $1,033.22 | $1,033.15 | $1,033.40 | |