| 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 | $160.98 | 5.238% | $169.4121 | $169.41 | $169.40 | $169.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $136.38 | 11.628% | $152.2383 | $152.24 | $152.25 | $152.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $119.30 | 6.569% | $127.1368 | $127.14 | $127.15 | $127.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $243.66 | 9.102% | $265.8379 | $265.84 | $265.85 | $265.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $168.65 | 5.409% | $177.7723 | $177.77 | $177.75 | $177.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $126.31 | 13.250% | $143.0461 | $143.05 | $143.05 | $143.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $57.38 | 9.870% | $63.0434 | $63.04 | $63.05 | $63.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,012.66 | $1,098.4869 | $1,098.49 | $1,098.50 | $1,098.30 | |