| 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 | $153.43 | 5.866% | $162.4302 | $162.43 | $162.45 | $162.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $90.58 | 10.744% | $100.3119 | $100.31 | $100.30 | $100.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $217.98 | 12.477% | $245.1774 | $245.18 | $245.20 | $245.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $194.29 | 10.333% | $214.366 | $214.37 | $214.35 | $214.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $170.98 | 5.267% | $179.9855 | $179.99 | $180.00 | $180.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $164.82 | 7.786% | $177.6529 | $177.65 | $177.65 | $177.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $77.74 | 4.306% | $81.0875 | $81.09 | $81.10 | $81.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,069.82 | $1,161.0114 | $1,161.02 | $1,161.05 | $1,161.10 | |