| 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 | $159.83 | 4.378% | $166.8274 | $166.83 | $166.85 | $166.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $204.59 | 9.425% | $223.8726 | $223.87 | $223.85 | $223.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $212.77 | 10.805% | $235.7598 | $235.76 | $235.75 | $235.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $145.25 | 9.286% | $158.7379 | $158.74 | $158.75 | $158.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $88.92 | 3.292% | $91.8472 | $91.85 | $91.85 | $91.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $241.94 | 6.440% | $257.5209 | $257.52 | $257.50 | $257.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $146.86 | 4.246% | $153.0957 | $153.10 | $153.10 | $153.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,200.16 | $1,287.6615 | $1,287.67 | $1,287.65 | $1,287.60 | |