| 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 | $160.66 | 5.175% | $168.9742 | $168.97 | $168.95 | $169.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $98.56 | 9.785% | $108.2041 | $108.20 | $108.20 | $108.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $99.68 | 6.104% | $105.7645 | $105.76 | $105.75 | $105.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $173.51 | 7.829% | $187.0941 | $187.09 | $187.10 | $187.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $185.64 | 12.414% | $208.6853 | $208.69 | $208.70 | $208.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $85.81 | 9.445% | $93.9148 | $93.91 | $93.90 | $93.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $197.89 | 3.785% | $205.3801 | $205.38 | $205.40 | $205.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,001.75 | $1,078.0171 | $1,078.00 | $1,078.00 | $1,078.10 | |