| 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 | $158.72 | 4.654% | $166.1068 | $166.11 | $166.10 | $166.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $176.93 | 7.560% | $190.3059 | $190.31 | $190.30 | $190.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $192.27 | 11.218% | $213.8388 | $213.84 | $213.85 | $213.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $143.35 | 3.429% | $148.2655 | $148.27 | $148.25 | $148.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $243.46 | 10.427% | $268.8456 | $268.85 | $268.85 | $268.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $203.56 | 7.563% | $218.9552 | $218.96 | $218.95 | $219.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $26.55 | 12.345% | $29.8276 | $29.83 | $29.85 | $29.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,144.84 | $1,236.1454 | $1,236.17 | $1,236.15 | $1,236.10 | |