| 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 | $161.36 | 4.182% | $168.1081 | $168.11 | $168.10 | $168.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $188.67 | 5.442% | $198.9374 | $198.94 | $198.95 | $198.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $161.53 | 7.713% | $173.9888 | $173.99 | $174.00 | $174.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $153.81 | 12.747% | $173.4162 | $173.42 | $173.40 | $173.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $146.56 | 3.735% | $152.034 | $152.03 | $152.05 | $152.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $149.66 | 10.397% | $165.2202 | $165.22 | $165.20 | $165.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $90.25 | 11.872% | $100.9645 | $100.96 | $100.95 | $101.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,051.84 | $1,132.6692 | $1,132.67 | $1,132.65 | $1,132.60 | |