| 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 | $159.45 | 5.597% | $168.3744 | $168.37 | $168.35 | $168.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $183.72 | 10.744% | $203.4589 | $203.46 | $203.45 | $203.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $120.89 | 7.447% | $129.8927 | $129.89 | $129.90 | $129.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $174.52 | 7.634% | $187.8429 | $187.84 | $187.85 | $187.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $220.40 | 6.810% | $235.4092 | $235.41 | $235.40 | $235.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $43.27 | 12.270% | $48.5792 | $48.58 | $48.60 | $48.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $170.86 | 10.368% | $188.5748 | $188.57 | $188.55 | $188.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,073.11 | $1,162.1321 | $1,162.12 | $1,162.10 | $1,162.20 | |