| 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 | $159.56 | 5.322% | $168.0518 | $168.05 | $168.05 | $168.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $226.63 | 13.495% | $257.2137 | $257.21 | $257.20 | $257.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $228.83 | 9.376% | $250.2851 | $250.29 | $250.30 | $250.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $192.61 | 5.317% | $202.8511 | $202.85 | $202.85 | $202.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $165.38 | 6.457% | $176.0586 | $176.06 | $176.05 | $176.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $211.86 | 3.228% | $218.6988 | $218.70 | $218.70 | $218.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $238.85 | 11.687% | $266.7644 | $266.76 | $266.75 | $266.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,423.72 | $1,539.9235 | $1,539.92 | $1,539.90 | $1,540.10 | |