| 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 | $162.95 | 5.327% | $171.6303 | $171.63 | $171.65 | $171.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $143.81 | 10.196% | $158.4729 | $158.47 | $158.45 | $158.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $140.36 | 13.562% | $159.3956 | $159.40 | $159.40 | $159.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $66.87 | 12.323% | $75.1104 | $75.11 | $75.10 | $75.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $185.36 | 4.483% | $193.6697 | $193.67 | $193.65 | $193.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $152.38 | 4.793% | $159.6836 | $159.68 | $159.70 | $159.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $159.67 | 11.337% | $177.7718 | $177.77 | $177.75 | $177.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,011.40 | $1,095.7343 | $1,095.73 | $1,095.70 | $1,095.80 | |