| 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 | $153.50 | 5.430% | $161.8351 | $161.84 | $161.85 | $161.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $185.99 | 7.606% | $200.1364 | $200.14 | $200.15 | $200.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $68.70 | 13.170% | $77.7478 | $77.75 | $77.75 | $77.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $177.61 | 8.251% | $192.2646 | $192.26 | $192.25 | $192.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $123.83 | 12.256% | $139.0066 | $139.01 | $139.00 | $139.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $205.49 | 8.785% | $223.5423 | $223.54 | $223.55 | $223.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $165.94 | 7.653% | $178.6394 | $178.64 | $178.65 | $178.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,081.06 | $1,173.1722 | $1,173.18 | $1,173.20 | $1,173.00 | |