| 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 | $159.97 | 5.537% | $168.8275 | $168.83 | $168.85 | $168.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $221.59 | 3.201% | $228.6831 | $228.68 | $228.70 | $228.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $221.52 | 12.668% | $249.5822 | $249.58 | $249.60 | $249.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $205.99 | 11.838% | $230.3751 | $230.38 | $230.40 | $230.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $195.78 | 13.240% | $221.7013 | $221.70 | $221.70 | $221.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $16.97 | 5.317% | $17.8723 | $17.87 | $17.85 | $17.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $44.55 | 12.512% | $50.1241 | $50.12 | $50.10 | $50.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,066.37 | $1,167.1656 | $1,167.16 | $1,167.20 | $1,167.20 | |