| 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 | $154.99 | 5.486% | $163.4928 | $163.49 | $163.50 | $163.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $247.53 | 9.664% | $271.4513 | $271.45 | $271.45 | $271.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $176.97 | 10.234% | $195.0811 | $195.08 | $195.10 | $195.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $168.81 | 8.232% | $182.7064 | $182.71 | $182.70 | $182.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $150.77 | 9.489% | $165.0766 | $165.08 | $165.10 | $165.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $142.57 | 12.203% | $159.9678 | $159.97 | $159.95 | $160.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $27.55 | 4.382% | $28.7572 | $28.76 | $28.75 | $28.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,069.19 | $1,166.5332 | $1,166.54 | $1,166.55 | $1,166.70 | |