| 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 | $160.93 | 5.533% | $169.8343 | $169.83 | $169.85 | $169.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $61.93 | 3.737% | $64.2443 | $64.24 | $64.25 | $64.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $141.41 | 6.791% | $151.0132 | $151.01 | $151.00 | $151.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $205.73 | 4.220% | $214.4118 | $214.41 | $214.40 | $214.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $92.96 | 8.598% | $100.9527 | $100.95 | $100.95 | $101.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $237.28 | 9.357% | $259.4823 | $259.48 | $259.50 | $259.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $158.60 | 13.794% | $180.4773 | $180.48 | $180.50 | $180.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,058.84 | $1,140.4159 | $1,140.40 | $1,140.45 | $1,140.40 | |