| 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 | $159.84 | 5.111% | $168.0094 | $168.01 | $168.00 | $168.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $163.66 | 6.818% | $174.8183 | $174.82 | $174.80 | $174.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $124.76 | 9.674% | $136.8293 | $136.83 | $136.85 | $136.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $140.36 | 11.187% | $156.0621 | $156.06 | $156.05 | $156.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $197.69 | 6.250% | $210.0456 | $210.05 | $210.05 | $210.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $114.68 | 10.385% | $126.5895 | $126.59 | $126.60 | $126.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $145.89 | 10.285% | $160.8948 | $160.89 | $160.90 | $160.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,046.88 | $1,133.2490 | $1,133.25 | $1,133.25 | $1,133.20 | |