| 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 | $159.74 | 5.193% | $168.0353 | $168.04 | $168.05 | $168.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $46.79 | 5.555% | $49.3892 | $49.39 | $49.40 | $49.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $149.31 | 3.668% | $154.7867 | $154.79 | $154.80 | $154.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $216.62 | 12.663% | $244.0506 | $244.05 | $244.05 | $244.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $176.34 | 4.181% | $183.7128 | $183.71 | $183.70 | $183.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $106.56 | 7.192% | $114.2238 | $114.22 | $114.20 | $114.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $48.40 | 9.450% | $52.9738 | $52.97 | $52.95 | $53.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $903.76 | $967.1722 | $967.17 | $967.15 | $967.20 | |