| 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 | $152.35 | 5.785% | $161.1634 | $161.16 | $161.15 | $161.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $117.97 | 13.618% | $134.0352 | $134.04 | $134.05 | $134.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $137.39 | 3.308% | $141.9349 | $141.93 | $141.95 | $141.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $188.42 | 6.835% | $201.2985 | $201.30 | $201.30 | $201.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $22.63 | 11.473% | $25.2263 | $25.23 | $25.25 | $25.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $159.64 | 4.113% | $166.206 | $166.21 | $166.20 | $166.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $94.28 | 13.188% | $106.7136 | $106.71 | $106.70 | $106.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $872.68 | $936.5779 | $936.58 | $936.60 | $936.50 | |