| 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 | $159.91 | 5.286% | $168.3628 | $168.36 | $168.35 | $168.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $231.32 | 7.469% | $248.5973 | $248.60 | $248.60 | $248.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $227.93 | 13.617% | $258.9672 | $258.97 | $258.95 | $259.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $58.86 | 4.775% | $61.6706 | $61.67 | $61.65 | $61.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $30.66 | 6.513% | $32.6569 | $32.66 | $32.65 | $32.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $130.25 | 6.826% | $139.1409 | $139.14 | $139.15 | $139.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $137.67 | 12.268% | $154.5594 | $154.56 | $154.55 | $154.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $976.60 | $1,063.9551 | $1,063.96 | $1,063.90 | $1,064.10 | |