| 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 | $156.66 | 7.442% | $168.3186 | $168.32 | $168.30 | $168.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $249.88 | 5.825% | $264.4355 | $264.44 | $264.45 | $264.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $132.63 | 8.603% | $144.0402 | $144.04 | $144.05 | $144.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $38.59 | 4.117% | $40.1788 | $40.18 | $40.20 | $40.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $171.29 | 8.574% | $185.9764 | $185.98 | $186.00 | $186.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $248.97 | 7.838% | $268.4843 | $268.48 | $268.50 | $268.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $119.99 | 9.142% | $130.9595 | $130.96 | $130.95 | $131.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,118.01 | $1,202.3933 | $1,202.40 | $1,202.45 | $1,202.40 | |