| 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 | $159.38 | 3.490% | $164.9424 | $164.94 | $164.95 | $164.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $245.36 | 9.555% | $268.8041 | $268.80 | $268.80 | $268.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $164.91 | 13.289% | $186.8249 | $186.82 | $186.80 | $186.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $60.79 | 6.637% | $64.8246 | $64.82 | $64.80 | $64.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $30.79 | 5.614% | $32.5186 | $32.52 | $32.50 | $32.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $142.85 | 4.447% | $149.2025 | $149.20 | $149.20 | $149.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $196.54 | 11.686% | $219.5077 | $219.51 | $219.50 | $219.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,000.62 | $1,086.6248 | $1,086.61 | $1,086.55 | $1,086.50 | |