| 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 | $160.35 | 5.423% | $169.0458 | $169.05 | $169.05 | $169.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $51.40 | 6.866% | $54.9291 | $54.93 | $54.95 | $54.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $179.34 | 7.441% | $192.6847 | $192.68 | $192.70 | $192.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $248.50 | 8.644% | $269.9803 | $269.98 | $270.00 | $270.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $37.50 | 12.573% | $42.2149 | $42.21 | $42.20 | $42.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $85.87 | 4.172% | $89.4525 | $89.45 | $89.45 | $89.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $133.30 | 9.634% | $146.1421 | $146.14 | $146.15 | $146.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $896.26 | $964.4494 | $964.44 | $964.50 | $964.40 | |