| 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 | $159.32 | 5.611% | $168.2594 | $168.26 | $168.25 | $168.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $17.62 | 5.471% | $18.584 | $18.58 | $18.60 | $18.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $51.87 | 5.679% | $54.8157 | $54.82 | $54.80 | $54.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $130.40 | 5.563% | $137.6542 | $137.65 | $137.65 | $137.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $87.82 | 10.308% | $96.8725 | $96.87 | $96.85 | $96.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $235.87 | 11.391% | $262.738 | $262.74 | $262.75 | $262.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $133.30 | 10.845% | $147.7564 | $147.76 | $147.75 | $147.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $816.20 | $886.6802 | $886.68 | $886.65 | $886.80 | |