| 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 | $153.83 | 5.335% | $162.0368 | $162.04 | $162.05 | $162.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $68.75 | 5.804% | $72.7403 | $72.74 | $72.75 | $72.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $169.75 | 9.693% | $186.2039 | $186.20 | $186.20 | $186.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $144.88 | 11.405% | $161.4036 | $161.40 | $161.40 | $161.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $131.28 | 9.487% | $143.7345 | $143.73 | $143.75 | $143.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $113.29 | 11.818% | $126.6786 | $126.68 | $126.70 | $126.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $176.90 | 10.557% | $195.5753 | $195.58 | $195.60 | $195.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $958.68 | $1,048.3730 | $1,048.37 | $1,048.45 | $1,048.30 | |