| 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 | $156.38 | 5.850% | $165.5282 | $165.53 | $165.55 | $165.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $138.26 | 13.618% | $157.0882 | $157.09 | $157.10 | $157.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $129.65 | 7.228% | $139.0211 | $139.02 | $139.00 | $139.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $190.53 | 7.584% | $204.9798 | $204.98 | $205.00 | $205.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $189.30 | 3.167% | $195.2951 | $195.30 | $195.30 | $195.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $177.44 | 8.675% | $192.8329 | $192.83 | $192.85 | $192.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $106.39 | 5.631% | $112.3808 | $112.38 | $112.40 | $112.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,087.95 | $1,167.1261 | $1,167.13 | $1,167.20 | $1,167.10 | |