| 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 | $159.27 | 5.636% | $168.2465 | $168.25 | $168.25 | $168.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $194.52 | 12.530% | $218.8934 | $218.89 | $218.90 | $218.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $170.30 | 9.243% | $186.0408 | $186.04 | $186.05 | $186.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $156.90 | 13.490% | $178.0658 | $178.07 | $178.05 | $178.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $95.61 | 11.605% | $106.7055 | $106.71 | $106.70 | $106.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $18.82 | 8.735% | $20.4639 | $20.46 | $20.45 | $20.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $146.55 | 7.208% | $157.1133 | $157.11 | $157.10 | $157.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $941.97 | $1,035.5292 | $1,035.53 | $1,035.50 | $1,035.50 | |