| 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 | $159.25 | 5.394% | $167.8399 | $167.84 | $167.85 | $167.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $228.58 | 7.105% | $244.8206 | $244.82 | $244.80 | $244.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $134.78 | 4.558% | $140.9233 | $140.92 | $140.90 | $140.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $109.69 | 3.287% | $113.2955 | $113.30 | $113.30 | $113.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $152.91 | 12.712% | $172.3479 | $172.35 | $172.35 | $172.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $48.75 | 5.162% | $51.2665 | $51.27 | $51.25 | $51.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $86.72 | 10.411% | $95.7484 | $95.75 | $95.75 | $95.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $920.68 | $986.2421 | $986.25 | $986.20 | $986.10 | |