| 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 | $157.77 | 6.475% | $167.9856 | $167.99 | $168.00 | $168.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $154.94 | 3.794% | $160.8184 | $160.82 | $160.80 | $160.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $170.65 | 12.715% | $192.3481 | $192.35 | $192.35 | $192.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $77.42 | 8.789% | $84.2244 | $84.22 | $84.20 | $84.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $112.98 | 8.349% | $122.4127 | $122.41 | $122.40 | $122.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $50.55 | 12.846% | $57.0437 | $57.04 | $57.05 | $57.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $209.87 | 10.515% | $231.9378 | $231.94 | $231.95 | $231.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $934.18 | $1,016.7707 | $1,016.77 | $1,016.75 | $1,016.60 | |