| 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 | $159.85 | 5.530% | $168.6897 | $168.69 | $168.70 | $168.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $196.75 | 9.657% | $215.7501 | $215.75 | $215.75 | $215.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $118.55 | 5.589% | $125.1758 | $125.18 | $125.20 | $125.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $44.26 | 3.758% | $45.9233 | $45.92 | $45.90 | $45.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $207.29 | 9.254% | $226.4726 | $226.47 | $226.45 | $226.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $232.45 | 13.230% | $263.2031 | $263.20 | $263.20 | $263.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $148.53 | 7.482% | $159.643 | $159.64 | $159.65 | $159.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,107.68 | $1,204.8576 | $1,204.85 | $1,204.85 | $1,204.90 | |