| 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 | $159.89 | 5.546% | $168.7575 | $168.76 | $168.75 | $168.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $206.50 | 13.513% | $234.4043 | $234.40 | $234.40 | $234.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $243.92 | 10.329% | $269.1145 | $269.11 | $269.10 | $269.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $63.81 | 4.571% | $66.7268 | $66.73 | $66.75 | $66.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $203.42 | 12.491% | $228.8292 | $228.83 | $228.85 | $228.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $100.73 | 10.353% | $111.1586 | $111.16 | $111.15 | $111.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $162.86 | 9.322% | $178.0418 | $178.04 | $178.05 | $178.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,141.13 | $1,257.0327 | $1,257.03 | $1,257.05 | $1,257.00 | |