| 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 | $159.31 | 4.277% | $166.1237 | $166.12 | $166.10 | $166.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $50.43 | 9.795% | $55.3696 | $55.37 | $55.35 | $55.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $15.67 | 5.673% | $16.559 | $16.56 | $16.55 | $16.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $230.70 | 5.739% | $243.9399 | $243.94 | $243.95 | $243.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $168.63 | 8.364% | $182.7342 | $182.73 | $182.75 | $182.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $242.69 | 13.845% | $276.2904 | $276.29 | $276.30 | $276.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $218.97 | 13.798% | $249.1835 | $249.18 | $249.20 | $249.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,086.40 | $1,190.2003 | $1,190.19 | $1,190.20 | $1,190.20 | |