| 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 | $162.51 | 4.278% | $169.4622 | $169.46 | $169.45 | $169.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $149.49 | 6.634% | $159.4072 | $159.41 | $159.40 | $159.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $92.36 | 11.239% | $102.7403 | $102.74 | $102.75 | $102.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $175.71 | 8.543% | $190.7209 | $190.72 | $190.70 | $190.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $65.84 | 9.403% | $72.0309 | $72.03 | $72.05 | $72.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $58.44 | 7.441% | $62.7885 | $62.79 | $62.80 | $62.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $226.28 | 4.205% | $235.7951 | $235.80 | $235.80 | $235.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $930.63 | $992.9451 | $992.95 | $992.95 | $992.90 | |