| 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 | $154.27 | 9.389% | $168.7544 | $168.75 | $168.75 | $168.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $69.34 | 12.654% | $78.1143 | $78.11 | $78.10 | $78.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $132.68 | 3.105% | $136.7997 | $136.80 | $136.80 | $136.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $88.92 | 8.299% | $96.2995 | $96.30 | $96.30 | $96.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $67.29 | 12.414% | $75.6434 | $75.64 | $75.65 | $75.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $246.86 | 5.439% | $260.2867 | $260.29 | $260.30 | $260.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $187.69 | 11.373% | $209.036 | $209.04 | $209.05 | $209.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $947.05 | $1,024.9340 | $1,024.93 | $1,024.95 | $1,024.90 | |