| 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 | $158.68 | 6.109% | $168.3738 | $168.37 | $168.35 | $168.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $92.36 | 7.653% | $99.4283 | $99.43 | $99.45 | $99.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $132.73 | 11.283% | $147.7059 | $147.71 | $147.70 | $147.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $26.48 | 6.743% | $28.2655 | $28.27 | $28.25 | $28.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $243.61 | 11.656% | $272.0052 | $272.01 | $272.00 | $272.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $40.68 | 4.597% | $42.5501 | $42.55 | $42.55 | $42.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $94.45 | 8.285% | $102.2752 | $102.28 | $102.30 | $102.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $788.99 | $860.6040 | $860.62 | $860.60 | $860.70 | |