| 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 | $168.87 | 5.539% | $178.2237 | $178.22 | $178.20 | $178.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $51.99 | 7.241% | $55.7546 | $55.75 | $55.75 | $55.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $136.92 | 6.320% | $145.5733 | $145.57 | $145.55 | $145.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $121.63 | 12.438% | $136.7583 | $136.76 | $136.75 | $136.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $144.91 | 12.822% | $163.4904 | $163.49 | $163.50 | $163.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $35.57 | 11.115% | $39.5236 | $39.52 | $39.50 | $39.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $245.54 | 10.494% | $271.307 | $271.31 | $271.30 | $271.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $905.43 | $990.6309 | $990.62 | $990.55 | $990.70 | |