| 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 | $157.90 | 5.224% | $166.1487 | $166.15 | $166.15 | $166.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $161.25 | 3.174% | $166.3681 | $166.37 | $166.35 | $166.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $171.25 | 9.735% | $187.9212 | $187.92 | $187.90 | $187.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $30.86 | 11.326% | $34.3552 | $34.36 | $34.35 | $34.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $102.46 | 12.605% | $115.3751 | $115.38 | $115.40 | $115.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $216.45 | 6.138% | $229.7357 | $229.74 | $229.75 | $229.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $232.70 | 11.562% | $259.6048 | $259.60 | $259.60 | $259.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,072.87 | $1,159.5088 | $1,159.52 | $1,159.50 | $1,159.50 | |