| 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 | $159.71 | 5.534% | $168.5484 | $168.55 | $168.55 | $168.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $165.63 | 9.430% | $181.2489 | $181.25 | $181.25 | $181.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $166.51 | 11.654% | $185.9151 | $185.92 | $185.90 | $185.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $186.34 | 4.392% | $194.5241 | $194.52 | $194.50 | $194.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $131.92 | 5.310% | $138.925 | $138.93 | $138.95 | $138.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $150.64 | 4.188% | $156.9488 | $156.95 | $156.95 | $156.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $86.81 | 7.190% | $93.0516 | $93.05 | $93.05 | $93.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,047.56 | $1,119.1619 | $1,119.17 | $1,119.15 | $1,119.00 | |