| 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 | $167.29 | 5.538% | $176.5545 | $176.55 | $176.55 | $176.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $131.34 | 5.244% | $138.2275 | $138.23 | $138.25 | $138.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $190.75 | 13.402% | $216.3143 | $216.31 | $216.30 | $216.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $210.88 | 3.851% | $219.001 | $219.00 | $219.00 | $219.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $17.32 | 4.649% | $18.1252 | $18.13 | $18.15 | $18.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $239.67 | 11.296% | $266.7431 | $266.74 | $266.75 | $266.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $95.27 | 11.323% | $106.0574 | $106.06 | $106.05 | $106.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,052.52 | $1,141.0230 | $1,141.02 | $1,141.05 | $1,141.00 | |