| 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 | $165.85 | 5.856% | $175.5622 | $175.56 | $175.55 | $175.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $197.35 | 10.448% | $217.9691 | $217.97 | $217.95 | $218.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $54.74 | 13.330% | $62.0368 | $62.04 | $62.05 | $62.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $118.92 | 8.740% | $129.3136 | $129.31 | $129.30 | $129.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $152.26 | 8.337% | $164.9539 | $164.95 | $164.95 | $165.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $200.75 | 11.521% | $223.8784 | $223.88 | $223.90 | $223.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $131.55 | 13.609% | $149.4526 | $149.45 | $149.45 | $149.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,021.42 | $1,123.1666 | $1,123.16 | $1,123.15 | $1,123.30 | |