| 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 | $159.73 | 5.543% | $168.5838 | $168.58 | $168.60 | $168.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $102.28 | 6.389% | $108.8147 | $108.81 | $108.80 | $108.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $177.59 | 7.519% | $190.943 | $190.94 | $190.95 | $190.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $233.82 | 11.502% | $260.714 | $260.71 | $260.70 | $260.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $205.63 | 3.256% | $212.3253 | $212.33 | $212.35 | $212.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $162.48 | 10.327% | $179.2593 | $179.26 | $179.25 | $179.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $132.79 | 3.433% | $137.3487 | $137.35 | $137.35 | $137.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,174.32 | $1,257.9888 | $1,257.98 | $1,258.00 | $1,257.90 | |