| 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 | $157.75 | 6.720% | $168.3508 | $168.35 | $168.35 | $168.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $188.59 | 12.621% | $212.3919 | $212.39 | $212.40 | $212.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $163.51 | 5.746% | $172.9053 | $172.91 | $172.90 | $172.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $18.37 | 9.311% | $20.0804 | $20.08 | $20.10 | $20.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $180.40 | 9.636% | $197.7833 | $197.78 | $197.80 | $197.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $80.99 | 4.787% | $84.867 | $84.87 | $84.85 | $84.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $80.62 | 10.473% | $89.0633 | $89.06 | $89.05 | $89.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $870.23 | $945.4420 | $945.44 | $945.45 | $945.60 | |