| 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 | $158.74 | 6.244% | $168.6517 | $168.65 | $168.65 | $168.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $118.79 | 8.609% | $129.0166 | $129.02 | $129.00 | $129.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $171.76 | 10.777% | $190.2706 | $190.27 | $190.25 | $190.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $136.97 | 6.162% | $145.4101 | $145.41 | $145.40 | $145.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $200.51 | 6.712% | $213.9682 | $213.97 | $213.95 | $214.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $219.90 | 7.466% | $236.3177 | $236.32 | $236.30 | $236.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $203.89 | 4.346% | $212.7511 | $212.75 | $212.75 | $212.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,210.56 | $1,296.3860 | $1,296.39 | $1,296.30 | $1,296.50 | |