| 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 | $159.66 | 5.796% | $168.9139 | $168.91 | $168.90 | $168.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $51.76 | 10.500% | $57.1948 | $57.19 | $57.20 | $57.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $216.36 | 8.389% | $234.5104 | $234.51 | $234.50 | $234.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $147.56 | 6.371% | $156.961 | $156.96 | $156.95 | $157.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $199.78 | 6.687% | $213.1393 | $213.14 | $213.15 | $213.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $168.98 | 8.650% | $183.5968 | $183.60 | $183.60 | $183.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $112.76 | 5.582% | $119.0543 | $119.05 | $119.05 | $119.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,056.86 | $1,133.3705 | $1,133.36 | $1,133.35 | $1,133.40 | |