| 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 | $158.52 | 5.674% | $167.5144 | $167.51 | $167.50 | $167.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $5.39 | 3.220% | $5.5636 | $5.56 | $5.55 | $5.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $180.81 | 4.451% | $188.8579 | $188.86 | $188.85 | $188.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $188.31 | 10.119% | $207.3651 | $207.37 | $207.35 | $207.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $143.49 | 6.805% | $153.2545 | $153.25 | $153.25 | $153.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $87.89 | 11.872% | $98.3243 | $98.32 | $98.30 | $98.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $224.73 | 11.725% | $251.0796 | $251.08 | $251.10 | $251.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $989.14 | $1,071.9594 | $1,071.95 | $1,071.90 | $1,072.10 | |