| 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 | $159.90 | 4.847% | $167.6504 | $167.65 | $167.65 | $167.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $168.48 | 6.356% | $179.1886 | $179.19 | $179.20 | $179.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $211.58 | 10.671% | $234.1577 | $234.16 | $234.15 | $234.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $77.62 | 9.800% | $85.2268 | $85.23 | $85.25 | $85.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $187.39 | 9.251% | $204.7254 | $204.73 | $204.75 | $204.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $83.47 | 6.239% | $88.6777 | $88.68 | $88.70 | $88.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $52.48 | 12.380% | $58.977 | $58.98 | $59.00 | $59.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $940.92 | $1,018.6036 | $1,018.62 | $1,018.70 | $1,018.70 | |