| 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 | $156.71 | 7.550% | $168.5416 | $168.54 | $168.55 | $168.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $168.94 | 5.852% | $178.8264 | $178.83 | $178.85 | $178.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $129.51 | 9.302% | $141.557 | $141.56 | $141.55 | $141.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $224.29 | 3.515% | $232.1738 | $232.17 | $232.15 | $232.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $102.36 | 10.370% | $112.9747 | $112.97 | $112.95 | $113.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $190.91 | 3.861% | $198.281 | $198.28 | $198.30 | $198.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $98.40 | 7.828% | $106.1028 | $106.10 | $106.10 | $106.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,071.12 | $1,138.4573 | $1,138.45 | $1,138.45 | $1,138.50 | |