| 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 | $157.87 | 6.550% | $168.2105 | $168.21 | $168.20 | $168.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $70.46 | 8.247% | $76.2708 | $76.27 | $76.25 | $76.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $137.95 | 12.219% | $154.8061 | $154.81 | $154.80 | $154.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $152.61 | 9.796% | $167.5597 | $167.56 | $167.55 | $167.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $249.59 | 10.260% | $275.1979 | $275.20 | $275.20 | $275.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $216.87 | 12.268% | $243.4756 | $243.48 | $243.50 | $243.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $103.87 | 3.625% | $107.6353 | $107.64 | $107.65 | $107.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,089.22 | $1,193.1559 | $1,193.17 | $1,193.15 | $1,193.20 | |