| 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 | $159.27 | 5.571% | $168.1429 | $168.14 | $168.15 | $168.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $80.45 | 9.530% | $88.1169 | $88.12 | $88.10 | $88.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $66.86 | 8.419% | $72.4889 | $72.49 | $72.50 | $72.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $158.36 | 11.433% | $176.4653 | $176.47 | $176.45 | $176.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $107.40 | 12.858% | $121.2095 | $121.21 | $121.20 | $121.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $154.88 | 3.407% | $160.1568 | $160.16 | $160.15 | $160.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $183.85 | 8.514% | $199.503 | $199.50 | $199.50 | $199.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $911.07 | $986.0833 | $986.09 | $986.05 | $986.10 | |