| 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 | $158.60 | 5.425% | $167.2041 | $167.20 | $167.20 | $167.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $153.81 | 8.490% | $166.8685 | $166.87 | $166.85 | $166.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $170.57 | 9.140% | $186.1601 | $186.16 | $186.15 | $186.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $108.83 | 10.752% | $120.5314 | $120.53 | $120.55 | $120.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $238.47 | 6.317% | $253.5341 | $253.53 | $253.55 | $253.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $147.38 | 12.290% | $165.493 | $165.49 | $165.50 | $165.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $122.94 | 9.150% | $134.189 | $134.19 | $134.20 | $134.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,100.60 | $1,193.9802 | $1,193.97 | $1,194.00 | $1,194.00 | |