| 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 | $158.57 | 6.687% | $169.1736 | $169.17 | $169.15 | $169.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $97.47 | 7.568% | $104.8465 | $104.85 | $104.85 | $104.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $237.70 | 6.291% | $252.6537 | $252.65 | $252.65 | $252.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $120.36 | 12.135% | $134.9657 | $134.97 | $134.95 | $135.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $226.25 | 3.764% | $234.7661 | $234.77 | $234.75 | $234.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $132.90 | 11.192% | $147.7742 | $147.77 | $147.75 | $147.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $104.46 | 9.128% | $113.9951 | $114.00 | $114.00 | $114.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,077.71 | $1,158.1749 | $1,158.18 | $1,158.10 | $1,158.30 | |