| 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 | $140.95 | 12.666% | $158.8027 | $158.80 | $158.80 | $158.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $145.60 | 11.648% | $162.5595 | $162.56 | $162.55 | $162.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $110.94 | 12.767% | $125.1037 | $125.10 | $125.10 | $125.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $166.94 | 3.734% | $173.1735 | $173.17 | $173.15 | $173.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $163.42 | 10.508% | $180.5922 | $180.59 | $180.60 | $180.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $17.83 | 7.460% | $19.1601 | $19.16 | $19.15 | $19.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $229.42 | 8.463% | $248.8358 | $248.84 | $248.85 | $248.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $975.10 | $1,068.2275 | $1,068.22 | $1,068.20 | $1,068.30 | |