| 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 | $158.31 | 5.590% | $167.1595 | $167.16 | $167.15 | $167.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $69.34 | 7.455% | $74.5093 | $74.51 | $74.50 | $74.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $166.36 | 4.717% | $174.2072 | $174.21 | $174.20 | $174.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $102.88 | 11.106% | $114.3059 | $114.31 | $114.30 | $114.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $198.69 | 3.326% | $205.2984 | $205.30 | $205.30 | $205.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $79.70 | 9.434% | $87.2189 | $87.22 | $87.20 | $87.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $232.34 | 12.205% | $260.6971 | $260.70 | $260.70 | $260.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,007.62 | $1,083.3963 | $1,083.41 | $1,083.35 | $1,083.40 | |