| 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 | $159.86 | 5.437% | $168.5516 | $168.55 | $168.55 | $168.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $160.58 | 12.673% | $180.9303 | $180.93 | $180.95 | $180.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $11.65 | 6.288% | $12.3826 | $12.38 | $12.40 | $12.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $61.91 | 13.774% | $70.4375 | $70.44 | $70.45 | $70.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $13.49 | 11.485% | $15.0393 | $15.04 | $15.05 | $15.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $136.77 | 4.684% | $143.1763 | $143.18 | $143.20 | $143.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $10.60 | 8.625% | $11.5143 | $11.51 | $11.50 | $11.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $554.86 | $602.0319 | $602.03 | $602.10 | $602.00 | |