| 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 | $152.49 | 5.165% | $160.3661 | $160.37 | $160.35 | $160.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $193.67 | 12.424% | $217.7316 | $217.73 | $217.75 | $217.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $180.92 | 3.326% | $186.9374 | $186.94 | $186.95 | $186.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $181.95 | 4.334% | $189.8357 | $189.84 | $189.85 | $189.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $131.90 | 4.714% | $138.1178 | $138.12 | $138.10 | $138.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $97.44 | 3.468% | $100.8192 | $100.82 | $100.80 | $100.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $14.63 | 4.299% | $15.2589 | $15.26 | $15.25 | $15.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $953.00 | $1,009.0667 | $1,009.08 | $1,009.05 | $1,009.00 | |