| 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 | $158.52 | 5.573% | $167.3543 | $167.35 | $167.35 | $167.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $196.52 | 12.315% | $220.7214 | $220.72 | $220.70 | $220.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $47.85 | 12.213% | $53.6939 | $53.69 | $53.70 | $53.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $27.99 | 9.705% | $30.7064 | $30.71 | $30.70 | $30.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $211.60 | 12.728% | $238.5324 | $238.53 | $238.55 | $238.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $227.55 | 8.430% | $246.7325 | $246.73 | $246.75 | $246.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $192.75 | 9.839% | $211.7147 | $211.71 | $211.70 | $211.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,062.78 | $1,169.4556 | $1,169.44 | $1,169.45 | $1,169.40 | |