| 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 | $158.58 | 6.235% | $168.4675 | $168.47 | $168.45 | $168.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $27.81 | 12.700% | $31.3419 | $31.34 | $31.35 | $31.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $123.51 | 9.790% | $135.6016 | $135.60 | $135.60 | $135.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $76.34 | 8.757% | $83.0251 | $83.03 | $83.05 | $83.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $152.68 | 11.289% | $169.916 | $169.92 | $169.90 | $169.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $149.33 | 11.874% | $167.0614 | $167.06 | $167.05 | $167.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $206.46 | 11.425% | $230.0481 | $230.05 | $230.05 | $230.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $894.71 | $985.4616 | $985.47 | $985.45 | $985.40 | |