| 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 | $159.26 | 6.839% | $170.1518 | $170.15 | $170.15 | $170.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $106.58 | 13.353% | $120.8116 | $120.81 | $120.80 | $120.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $35.58 | 4.634% | $37.2288 | $37.23 | $37.25 | $37.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $245.61 | 5.437% | $258.9638 | $258.96 | $258.95 | $259.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $201.42 | 4.559% | $210.6027 | $210.60 | $210.60 | $210.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $148.57 | 8.127% | $160.6443 | $160.64 | $160.65 | $160.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $206.45 | 8.521% | $224.0416 | $224.04 | $224.05 | $224.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,103.47 | $1,182.4446 | $1,182.43 | $1,182.45 | $1,182.40 | |