| 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 | $160.70 | 5.345% | $169.2894 | $169.29 | $169.30 | $169.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $247.81 | 12.705% | $279.2943 | $279.29 | $279.30 | $279.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $213.41 | 4.326% | $222.6421 | $222.64 | $222.65 | $222.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $105.75 | 10.474% | $116.8263 | $116.83 | $116.85 | $116.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $51.66 | 11.544% | $57.6236 | $57.62 | $57.60 | $57.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $236.69 | 10.262% | $260.9791 | $260.98 | $261.00 | $261.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $97.66 | 10.595% | $108.0071 | $108.01 | $108.00 | $108.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,113.68 | $1,214.6619 | $1,214.66 | $1,214.70 | $1,214.60 | |