| 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 | $159.82 | 5.450% | $168.5302 | $168.53 | $168.55 | $168.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $98.63 | 9.596% | $108.0945 | $108.09 | $108.10 | $108.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $205.45 | 6.315% | $218.4242 | $218.42 | $218.40 | $218.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $191.30 | 4.805% | $200.492 | $200.49 | $200.50 | $200.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $125.32 | 9.859% | $137.6753 | $137.68 | $137.70 | $137.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $217.70 | 12.484% | $244.8777 | $244.88 | $244.90 | $244.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $55.96 | 7.784% | $60.3159 | $60.32 | $60.30 | $60.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,054.18 | $1,138.4098 | $1,138.41 | $1,138.45 | $1,138.40 | |