| 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 | $159.52 | 6.231% | $169.4597 | $169.46 | $169.45 | $169.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $144.92 | 9.507% | $158.6975 | $158.70 | $158.70 | $158.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $73.31 | 12.301% | $82.3279 | $82.33 | $82.35 | $82.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $180.90 | 8.173% | $195.685 | $195.69 | $195.70 | $195.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $54.68 | 8.211% | $59.1698 | $59.17 | $59.15 | $59.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $191.76 | 5.638% | $202.5714 | $202.57 | $202.55 | $202.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $191.52 | 9.255% | $209.2452 | $209.25 | $209.25 | $209.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $996.61 | $1,077.1565 | $1,077.17 | $1,077.15 | $1,077.20 | |