| 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 | $158.84 | 6.293% | $168.8358 | $168.84 | $168.85 | $168.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $242.34 | 5.612% | $255.9401 | $255.94 | $255.95 | $255.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $237.62 | 7.721% | $255.9666 | $255.97 | $255.95 | $256.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $177.75 | 12.171% | $199.384 | $199.38 | $199.40 | $199.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $222.85 | 6.685% | $237.7475 | $237.75 | $237.75 | $237.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $6.26 | 11.289% | $6.9667 | $6.97 | $6.95 | $7.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $242.50 | 8.709% | $263.6193 | $263.62 | $263.60 | $263.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,288.16 | $1,388.4600 | $1,388.47 | $1,388.45 | $1,388.40 | |