| 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 | $158.97 | 5.817% | $168.2173 | $168.22 | $168.20 | $168.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $240.83 | 5.806% | $254.8126 | $254.81 | $254.80 | $254.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $65.66 | 7.692% | $70.7106 | $70.71 | $70.70 | $70.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $72.97 | 9.702% | $80.0495 | $80.05 | $80.05 | $80.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $182.84 | 6.150% | $194.0847 | $194.08 | $194.10 | $194.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $175.96 | 11.765% | $196.6617 | $196.66 | $196.65 | $196.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $48.62 | 8.496% | $52.7508 | $52.75 | $52.75 | $52.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $945.85 | $1,017.2872 | $1,017.28 | $1,017.25 | $1,017.30 | |