| 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 | $159.62 | 5.269% | $168.0304 | $168.03 | $168.05 | $168.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $80.48 | 10.212% | $88.6986 | $88.70 | $88.70 | $88.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $249.54 | 12.550% | $280.8573 | $280.86 | $280.85 | $280.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $243.80 | 13.152% | $275.8646 | $275.86 | $275.85 | $275.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $8.40 | 11.509% | $9.3668 | $9.37 | $9.35 | $9.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $72.34 | 3.108% | $74.5883 | $74.59 | $74.60 | $74.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $137.77 | 7.265% | $147.779 | $147.78 | $147.80 | $147.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $951.95 | $1,045.1850 | $1,045.19 | $1,045.20 | $1,045.30 | |