| 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 | $160.81 | 4.712% | $168.3874 | $168.39 | $168.40 | $168.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $161.61 | 5.301% | $170.1769 | $170.18 | $170.20 | $170.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $185.67 | 13.136% | $210.0596 | $210.06 | $210.05 | $210.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $157.58 | 7.137% | $168.8265 | $168.83 | $168.85 | $168.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $188.38 | 5.581% | $198.8935 | $198.89 | $198.90 | $198.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $84.61 | 8.106% | $91.4685 | $91.47 | $91.45 | $91.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $165.42 | 8.653% | $179.7338 | $179.73 | $179.75 | $179.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,104.08 | $1,187.5462 | $1,187.55 | $1,187.60 | $1,187.60 | |