| 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 | $160.42 | 5.630% | $169.4516 | $169.45 | $169.45 | $169.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $244.41 | 13.722% | $277.9479 | $277.95 | $277.95 | $277.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $129.77 | 7.608% | $139.6429 | $139.64 | $139.65 | $139.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $87.82 | 4.460% | $91.7368 | $91.74 | $91.75 | $91.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $108.57 | 7.686% | $116.9147 | $116.91 | $116.90 | $116.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $231.93 | 3.675% | $240.4534 | $240.45 | $240.45 | $240.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $237.94 | 8.818% | $258.9215 | $258.92 | $258.90 | $258.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,200.86 | $1,295.0688 | $1,295.06 | $1,295.05 | $1,295.00 | |