| 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 | $168.48 | 6.355% | $179.1869 | $179.19 | $179.20 | $179.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $225.30 | 12.456% | $253.3634 | $253.36 | $253.35 | $253.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $71.69 | 9.674% | $78.6253 | $78.63 | $78.65 | $78.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $159.90 | 11.420% | $178.1606 | $178.16 | $178.15 | $178.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $56.26 | 8.106% | $60.8204 | $60.82 | $60.80 | $60.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $237.56 | 13.425% | $269.4524 | $269.45 | $269.45 | $269.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $135.35 | 7.136% | $145.0086 | $145.01 | $145.00 | $145.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,054.54 | $1,164.6176 | $1,164.62 | $1,164.60 | $1,164.70 | |