| 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 | 5.864% | $168.8743 | $168.87 | $168.85 | $168.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $55.45 | 13.126% | $62.7284 | $62.73 | $62.75 | $62.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $245.66 | 10.334% | $271.0465 | $271.05 | $271.05 | $271.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $108.35 | 10.153% | $119.3508 | $119.35 | $119.35 | $119.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $44.50 | 6.848% | $47.5474 | $47.55 | $47.55 | $47.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $173.53 | 6.223% | $184.3288 | $184.33 | $184.35 | $184.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $199.64 | 9.528% | $218.6617 | $218.66 | $218.65 | $218.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $986.65 | $1,072.5379 | $1,072.54 | $1,072.55 | $1,072.50 | |