| 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 | $153.67 | 5.554% | $162.2048 | $162.20 | $162.20 | $162.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $96.50 | 5.643% | $101.9455 | $101.95 | $101.95 | $101.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $119.81 | 13.208% | $135.6345 | $135.63 | $135.65 | $135.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $138.95 | 12.825% | $156.7703 | $156.77 | $156.75 | $156.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $190.47 | 12.644% | $214.553 | $214.55 | $214.55 | $214.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $184.60 | 5.480% | $194.7161 | $194.72 | $194.70 | $194.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $22.96 | 8.165% | $24.8347 | $24.83 | $24.85 | $24.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $906.96 | $990.6589 | $990.65 | $990.65 | $990.60 | |