| 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 | $157.70 | 6.719% | $168.2959 | $168.30 | $168.30 | $168.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $48.67 | 5.663% | $51.4262 | $51.43 | $51.45 | $51.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $159.89 | 3.298% | $165.1632 | $165.16 | $165.15 | $165.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $234.63 | 9.829% | $257.6918 | $257.69 | $257.70 | $257.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $59.49 | 13.413% | $67.4694 | $67.47 | $67.45 | $67.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $220.94 | 4.239% | $230.3056 | $230.31 | $230.30 | $230.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $219.91 | 10.863% | $243.7988 | $243.80 | $243.80 | $243.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,101.23 | $1,184.1509 | $1,184.16 | $1,184.15 | $1,184.20 | |