| 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 | $157.48 | 5.719% | $166.4863 | $166.49 | $166.50 | $166.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $186.92 | 5.612% | $197.41 | $197.41 | $197.40 | $197.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $109.29 | 12.182% | $122.6037 | $122.60 | $122.60 | $122.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $172.87 | 5.713% | $182.7461 | $182.75 | $182.75 | $182.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $221.67 | 5.543% | $233.9572 | $233.96 | $233.95 | $234.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $97.60 | 3.671% | $101.1829 | $101.18 | $101.20 | $101.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $56.87 | 13.803% | $64.7198 | $64.72 | $64.70 | $64.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,002.70 | $1,069.1060 | $1,069.11 | $1,069.10 | $1,069.10 | |