| 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 | $183.59 | 5.350% | $193.4121 | $193.41 | $193.40 | $193.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $144.48 | 10.620% | $159.8238 | $159.82 | $159.80 | $159.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $196.32 | 8.605% | $213.2133 | $213.21 | $213.20 | $213.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $137.88 | 7.154% | $147.7439 | $147.74 | $147.75 | $147.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $93.98 | 11.152% | $104.4606 | $104.46 | $104.45 | $104.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $171.43 | 7.803% | $184.8067 | $184.81 | $184.80 | $184.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $150.62 | 10.693% | $166.7258 | $166.73 | $166.75 | $166.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,078.30 | $1,170.1862 | $1,170.18 | $1,170.15 | $1,170.10 | |