| 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 | $162.36 | 5.413% | $171.1485 | $171.15 | $171.15 | $171.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $141.89 | 5.168% | $149.2229 | $149.22 | $149.20 | $149.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $237.47 | 12.102% | $266.2086 | $266.21 | $266.20 | $266.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $200.53 | 5.732% | $212.0244 | $212.02 | $212.00 | $212.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $6.48 | 5.729% | $6.8512 | $6.85 | $6.85 | $6.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $33.33 | 9.648% | $36.5457 | $36.55 | $36.55 | $36.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $107.33 | 7.488% | $115.3669 | $115.37 | $115.35 | $115.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $889.39 | $957.3682 | $957.37 | $957.30 | $957.30 | |