| 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 | $159.25 | 4.685% | $166.7109 | $166.71 | $166.70 | $166.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $94.67 | 7.294% | $101.5752 | $101.58 | $101.60 | $101.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $245.28 | 8.296% | $265.6284 | $265.63 | $265.65 | $265.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $83.81 | 12.641% | $94.4044 | $94.40 | $94.40 | $94.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $174.45 | 5.497% | $184.0395 | $184.04 | $184.05 | $184.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $39.83 | 3.128% | $41.0759 | $41.08 | $41.10 | $41.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $215.67 | 4.740% | $225.8928 | $225.89 | $225.90 | $225.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,012.96 | $1,079.3271 | $1,079.33 | $1,079.40 | $1,079.30 | |