| 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 | $158.25 | 6.430% | $168.4255 | $168.43 | $168.45 | $168.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $229.45 | 13.376% | $260.1412 | $260.14 | $260.15 | $260.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $196.50 | 6.330% | $208.9385 | $208.94 | $208.95 | $208.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $42.45 | 10.270% | $46.8096 | $46.81 | $46.80 | $46.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $164.59 | 3.572% | $170.4692 | $170.47 | $170.45 | $170.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $219.96 | 9.357% | $240.5417 | $240.54 | $240.55 | $240.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $113.67 | 3.311% | $117.4336 | $117.43 | $117.45 | $117.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,124.87 | $1,212.7593 | $1,212.76 | $1,212.80 | $1,212.60 | |