| 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 | $161.33 | 5.258% | $169.8127 | $169.81 | $169.80 | $169.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $244.99 | 8.562% | $265.966 | $265.97 | $265.95 | $266.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $10.85 | 10.340% | $11.9719 | $11.97 | $11.95 | $12.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $81.97 | 5.722% | $86.6603 | $86.66 | $86.65 | $86.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $227.63 | 10.298% | $251.0713 | $251.07 | $251.05 | $251.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $51.84 | 10.388% | $57.2251 | $57.23 | $57.25 | $57.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $188.82 | 4.726% | $197.7436 | $197.74 | $197.75 | $197.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $967.43 | $1,040.4509 | $1,040.45 | $1,040.40 | $1,040.50 | |