| 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 | 6.135% | $168.2452 | $168.25 | $168.25 | $168.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $157.42 | 5.218% | $165.6342 | $165.63 | $165.65 | $165.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $79.47 | 7.594% | $85.505 | $85.51 | $85.50 | $85.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $250.85 | 12.832% | $283.0391 | $283.04 | $283.05 | $283.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $227.71 | 6.491% | $242.4907 | $242.49 | $242.50 | $242.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $71.31 | 13.288% | $80.7857 | $80.79 | $80.80 | $80.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $42.49 | 10.599% | $46.9935 | $46.99 | $47.00 | $47.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $987.77 | $1,072.6934 | $1,072.70 | $1,072.75 | $1,072.60 | |