| 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 | $160.71 | 4.858% | $168.5173 | $168.52 | $168.50 | $168.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $125.89 | 13.582% | $142.9884 | $142.99 | $143.00 | $143.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $188.62 | 9.149% | $205.8768 | $205.88 | $205.90 | $205.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $157.49 | 10.803% | $174.5036 | $174.50 | $174.50 | $174.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $94.42 | 8.572% | $102.5137 | $102.51 | $102.50 | $102.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $66.79 | 12.267% | $74.9831 | $74.98 | $75.00 | $75.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $244.75 | 8.165% | $264.7338 | $264.73 | $264.75 | $264.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,038.67 | $1,134.1167 | $1,134.11 | $1,134.15 | $1,134.10 | |