| 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 | $159.40 | 5.833% | $168.6978 | $168.70 | $168.70 | $168.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $29.76 | 8.769% | $32.3697 | $32.37 | $32.35 | $32.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $229.63 | 9.384% | $251.1785 | $251.18 | $251.20 | $251.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $72.58 | 10.226% | $80.002 | $80.00 | $80.00 | $80.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $149.49 | 11.828% | $167.1717 | $167.17 | $167.15 | $167.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $164.45 | 12.153% | $184.4356 | $184.44 | $184.45 | $184.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $199.56 | 9.134% | $217.7878 | $217.79 | $217.80 | $217.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,004.87 | $1,101.6431 | $1,101.65 | $1,101.65 | $1,101.70 | |