| 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 | $154.54 | 5.584% | $163.1695 | $163.17 | $163.15 | $163.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $152.48 | 4.216% | $158.9086 | $158.91 | $158.90 | $158.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $71.26 | 5.368% | $75.0852 | $75.09 | $75.10 | $75.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $164.48 | 12.375% | $184.8344 | $184.83 | $184.85 | $184.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $18.26 | 10.447% | $20.1676 | $20.17 | $20.15 | $20.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $133.93 | 13.268% | $151.6998 | $151.70 | $151.70 | $151.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $186.93 | 3.797% | $194.0277 | $194.03 | $194.05 | $194.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $881.88 | $947.8928 | $947.90 | $947.90 | $947.90 | |