| 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 | $158.70 | 6.166% | $168.4854 | $168.49 | $168.50 | $168.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $180.68 | 9.514% | $197.8699 | $197.87 | $197.85 | $197.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $78.84 | 8.226% | $85.3254 | $85.33 | $85.35 | $85.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $189.38 | 12.204% | $212.4919 | $212.49 | $212.50 | $212.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $49.65 | 4.744% | $52.0054 | $52.01 | $52.00 | $52.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $37.90 | 12.408% | $42.6026 | $42.60 | $42.60 | $42.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $142.35 | 12.411% | $160.0171 | $160.02 | $160.00 | $160.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $837.50 | $918.7977 | $918.81 | $918.80 | $918.80 | |