| 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 | $162.25 | 3.580% | $168.0586 | $168.06 | $168.05 | $168.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $20.68 | 12.118% | $23.186 | $23.19 | $23.20 | $23.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $231.60 | 10.620% | $256.1959 | $256.20 | $256.20 | $256.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $27.66 | 3.284% | $28.5684 | $28.57 | $28.55 | $28.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $214.33 | 8.352% | $232.2308 | $232.23 | $232.25 | $232.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $192.86 | 6.838% | $206.0478 | $206.05 | $206.05 | $206.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $30.73 | 4.458% | $32.0999 | $32.10 | $32.10 | $32.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $880.11 | $946.3874 | $946.40 | $946.40 | $946.40 | |