| 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 | $159.64 | 3.507% | $165.2386 | $165.24 | $165.25 | $165.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $139.25 | 12.365% | $156.4683 | $156.47 | $156.45 | $156.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $199.50 | 9.225% | $217.9039 | $217.90 | $217.90 | $217.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $203.70 | 11.834% | $227.8059 | $227.81 | $227.80 | $227.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $188.58 | 13.120% | $213.3217 | $213.32 | $213.30 | $213.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $23.99 | 9.158% | $26.187 | $26.19 | $26.20 | $26.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $70.71 | 4.435% | $73.846 | $73.85 | $73.85 | $73.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $985.37 | $1,080.7714 | $1,080.78 | $1,080.75 | $1,080.70 | |