| 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 | $159.63 | 5.280% | $168.0585 | $168.06 | $168.05 | $168.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $153.74 | 3.562% | $159.2162 | $159.22 | $159.20 | $159.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $238.48 | 12.156% | $267.4696 | $267.47 | $267.45 | $267.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $223.56 | 12.687% | $251.9231 | $251.92 | $251.90 | $251.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $127.83 | 11.533% | $142.5726 | $142.57 | $142.55 | $142.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $159.29 | 3.380% | $164.674 | $164.67 | $164.65 | $164.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $87.91 | 7.128% | $94.1762 | $94.18 | $94.20 | $94.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,150.44 | $1,248.0902 | $1,248.09 | $1,248.00 | $1,248.20 | |