| 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 | $159.53 | 5.536% | $168.3616 | $168.36 | $168.35 | $168.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $66.80 | 5.470% | $70.454 | $70.45 | $70.45 | $70.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $130.25 | 12.181% | $146.1158 | $146.12 | $146.10 | $146.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $220.59 | 12.298% | $247.7182 | $247.72 | $247.70 | $247.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $76.41 | 10.495% | $84.4292 | $84.43 | $84.45 | $84.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $156.94 | 4.211% | $163.5487 | $163.55 | $163.55 | $163.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $164.41 | 9.270% | $179.6508 | $179.65 | $179.65 | $179.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $974.93 | $1,060.2783 | $1,060.28 | $1,060.25 | $1,060.30 | |