| 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 | $159.47 | 5.454% | $168.1675 | $168.17 | $168.15 | $168.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $115.96 | 10.126% | $127.7021 | $127.70 | $127.70 | $127.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $222.65 | 5.256% | $234.3525 | $234.35 | $234.35 | $234.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $175.95 | 12.383% | $197.7379 | $197.74 | $197.75 | $197.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $184.34 | 6.210% | $195.7875 | $195.79 | $195.80 | $195.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $38.74 | 8.508% | $42.036 | $42.04 | $42.05 | $42.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $75.49 | 6.622% | $80.4889 | $80.49 | $80.50 | $80.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $972.60 | $1,046.2724 | $1,046.28 | $1,046.30 | $1,046.30 | |