| 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 | $160.38 | 5.237% | $168.7791 | $168.78 | $168.80 | $168.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $171.47 | 9.706% | $188.1129 | $188.11 | $188.10 | $188.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $247.90 | 8.432% | $268.8029 | $268.80 | $268.80 | $268.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $180.77 | 8.256% | $195.6944 | $195.69 | $195.70 | $195.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $134.29 | 5.671% | $141.9056 | $141.91 | $141.90 | $141.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $48.27 | 7.842% | $52.0553 | $52.06 | $52.05 | $52.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $164.42 | 4.409% | $171.6693 | $171.67 | $171.65 | $171.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,107.50 | $1,187.0195 | $1,187.02 | $1,187.00 | $1,187.10 | |