| 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 | $159.96 | 5.247% | $168.3531 | $168.35 | $168.35 | $168.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $133.94 | 3.333% | $138.4042 | $138.40 | $138.40 | $138.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $12.73 | 7.317% | $13.6615 | $13.66 | $13.65 | $13.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $128.61 | 6.729% | $137.2642 | $137.26 | $137.25 | $137.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $104.74 | 8.106% | $113.2302 | $113.23 | $113.25 | $113.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $198.93 | 8.739% | $216.3145 | $216.31 | $216.30 | $216.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $238.65 | 9.816% | $262.0759 | $262.08 | $262.10 | $262.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $977.56 | $1,049.3036 | $1,049.29 | $1,049.30 | $1,049.40 | |