| 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 | $159.79 | 5.461% | $168.5161 | $168.52 | $168.50 | $168.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $77.70 | 7.267% | $83.3465 | $83.35 | $83.35 | $83.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $131.27 | 7.501% | $141.1166 | $141.12 | $141.10 | $141.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $90.26 | 11.636% | $100.7627 | $100.76 | $100.75 | $100.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $250.79 | 9.870% | $275.543 | $275.54 | $275.55 | $275.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $189.57 | 6.687% | $202.2465 | $202.25 | $202.25 | $202.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $187.95 | 7.471% | $201.9917 | $201.99 | $202.00 | $202.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,087.33 | $1,173.5231 | $1,173.53 | $1,173.50 | $1,173.40 | |