| 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 | $167.58 | 6.424% | $178.3453 | $178.35 | $178.35 | $178.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $120.84 | 9.578% | $132.4141 | $132.41 | $132.40 | $132.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $241.64 | 12.500% | $271.845 | $271.85 | $271.85 | $271.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $198.50 | 9.483% | $217.3238 | $217.32 | $217.30 | $217.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $158.41 | 5.830% | $167.6453 | $167.65 | $167.65 | $167.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $117.77 | 4.148% | $122.6551 | $122.66 | $122.65 | $122.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $64.48 | 9.181% | $70.3999 | $70.40 | $70.40 | $70.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,069.22 | $1,160.6285 | $1,160.64 | $1,160.60 | $1,160.50 | |