| 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 | $151.83 | 9.625% | $166.4436 | $166.44 | $166.45 | $166.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $197.75 | 3.336% | $204.3469 | $204.35 | $204.35 | $204.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $152.67 | 5.421% | $160.9462 | $160.95 | $160.95 | $160.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $229.54 | 4.649% | $240.2113 | $240.21 | $240.20 | $240.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $157.37 | 10.243% | $173.4894 | $173.49 | $173.50 | $173.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $30.36 | 4.256% | $31.6521 | $31.65 | $31.65 | $31.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $168.55 | 6.808% | $180.0249 | $180.02 | $180.00 | $180.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,088.07 | $1,157.1144 | $1,157.11 | $1,157.10 | $1,157.00 | |