| 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 | $156.48 | 7.462% | $168.1565 | $168.16 | $168.15 | $168.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $217.76 | 6.821% | $232.6134 | $232.61 | $232.60 | $232.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $33.34 | 5.797% | $35.2727 | $35.27 | $35.25 | $35.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $243.50 | 3.501% | $252.0249 | $252.02 | $252.00 | $252.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $18.28 | 13.501% | $20.748 | $20.75 | $20.75 | $20.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $231.58 | 12.427% | $260.3584 | $260.36 | $260.35 | $260.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $248.66 | 8.387% | $269.5151 | $269.52 | $269.50 | $269.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,149.60 | $1,238.6890 | $1,238.69 | $1,238.60 | $1,238.70 | |