| 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 | $152.27 | 5.117% | $160.0617 | $160.06 | $160.05 | $160.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $81.91 | 6.456% | $87.1981 | $87.20 | $87.20 | $87.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $74.66 | 12.862% | $84.2628 | $84.26 | $84.25 | $84.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $222.41 | 6.216% | $236.235 | $236.24 | $236.25 | $236.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $189.92 | 9.401% | $207.7744 | $207.77 | $207.75 | $207.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $156.66 | 8.220% | $169.5375 | $169.54 | $169.55 | $169.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $22.91 | 8.297% | $24.8108 | $24.81 | $24.80 | $24.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $900.74 | $969.8803 | $969.88 | $969.85 | $969.90 | |