| 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 | $158.57 | 6.175% | $168.3617 | $168.36 | $168.35 | $168.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $150.29 | 9.807% | $165.0289 | $165.03 | $165.05 | $165.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $198.59 | 9.447% | $217.3508 | $217.35 | $217.35 | $217.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $201.72 | 5.259% | $212.3285 | $212.33 | $212.35 | $212.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $14.78 | 3.597% | $15.3116 | $15.31 | $15.30 | $15.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $239.30 | 10.221% | $263.7589 | $263.76 | $263.75 | $263.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $16.28 | 7.611% | $17.5191 | $17.52 | $17.50 | $17.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $979.53 | $1,059.6595 | $1,059.66 | $1,059.65 | $1,059.70 | |