| 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 | $159.78 | 5.504% | $168.5743 | $168.57 | $168.55 | $168.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $231.35 | 12.254% | $259.6996 | $259.70 | $259.70 | $259.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $7.74 | 7.223% | $8.2991 | $8.30 | $8.30 | $8.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $185.29 | 6.635% | $197.584 | $197.58 | $197.60 | $197.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $122.61 | 5.479% | $129.3278 | $129.33 | $129.35 | $129.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $197.89 | 8.601% | $214.9105 | $214.91 | $214.90 | $214.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $88.74 | 9.271% | $96.9671 | $96.97 | $96.95 | $97.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $993.40 | $1,075.3624 | $1,075.36 | $1,075.35 | $1,075.40 | |