| 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 | $147.74 | 12.573% | $166.3154 | $166.32 | $166.30 | $166.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $157.84 | 6.808% | $168.5857 | $168.59 | $168.60 | $168.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $203.29 | 7.488% | $218.5124 | $218.51 | $218.50 | $218.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $173.93 | 3.504% | $180.0245 | $180.02 | $180.00 | $180.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $107.82 | 12.306% | $121.0883 | $121.09 | $121.10 | $121.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $26.70 | 6.538% | $28.4456 | $28.45 | $28.45 | $28.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $243.88 | 10.450% | $269.3655 | $269.37 | $269.35 | $269.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,061.20 | $1,152.3374 | $1,152.35 | $1,152.30 | $1,152.30 | |