| 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 | $168.86 | 5.461% | $178.0814 | $178.08 | $178.10 | $178.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $156.36 | 6.478% | $166.489 | $166.49 | $166.50 | $166.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $178.68 | 8.430% | $193.7427 | $193.74 | $193.75 | $193.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $188.78 | 13.554% | $214.3672 | $214.37 | $214.35 | $214.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $156.91 | 8.355% | $170.0198 | $170.02 | $170.00 | $170.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $135.85 | 9.307% | $148.4936 | $148.49 | $148.50 | $148.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $72.94 | 5.105% | $76.6636 | $76.66 | $76.65 | $76.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,058.38 | $1,147.8573 | $1,147.85 | $1,147.85 | $1,147.90 | |