| 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 | $157.95 | 5.213% | $166.1839 | $166.18 | $166.20 | $166.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $187.25 | 12.818% | $211.2517 | $211.25 | $211.25 | $211.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $205.31 | 13.189% | $232.3883 | $232.39 | $232.40 | $232.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $231.67 | 8.827% | $252.1195 | $252.12 | $252.10 | $252.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $5.97 | 12.195% | $6.698 | $6.70 | $6.70 | $6.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $145.88 | 10.803% | $161.6394 | $161.64 | $161.65 | $161.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $113.97 | 13.285% | $129.1109 | $129.11 | $129.10 | $129.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,048.00 | $1,159.3917 | $1,159.39 | $1,159.40 | $1,159.40 | |