| 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 | $159.73 | 5.787% | $168.9736 | $168.97 | $168.95 | $169.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $140.36 | 13.421% | $159.1977 | $159.20 | $159.20 | $159.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $129.55 | 8.727% | $140.8558 | $140.86 | $140.85 | $140.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $87.30 | 11.821% | $97.6197 | $97.62 | $97.60 | $97.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $118.42 | 3.457% | $122.5138 | $122.51 | $122.50 | $122.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $64.91 | 4.807% | $68.0302 | $68.03 | $68.05 | $68.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $203.45 | 3.728% | $211.0346 | $211.03 | $211.05 | $211.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $903.72 | $968.2254 | $968.22 | $968.20 | $968.20 | |