| 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 | $159.43 | 5.511% | $168.2162 | $168.22 | $168.20 | $168.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $137.95 | 10.559% | $152.5161 | $152.52 | $152.50 | $152.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $141.27 | 5.285% | $148.7361 | $148.74 | $148.75 | $148.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $62.50 | 12.607% | $70.3794 | $70.38 | $70.40 | $70.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $125.44 | 4.146% | $130.6407 | $130.64 | $130.65 | $130.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $121.90 | 13.616% | $138.4979 | $138.50 | $138.50 | $138.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $76.75 | 4.162% | $79.9443 | $79.94 | $79.95 | $79.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $825.24 | $888.9307 | $888.94 | $888.95 | $888.80 | |