| 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 | $150.55 | 12.293% | $169.0571 | $169.06 | $169.05 | $169.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $122.87 | 13.533% | $139.498 | $139.50 | $139.50 | $139.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $166.66 | 12.351% | $187.2442 | $187.24 | $187.25 | $187.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $105.99 | 9.273% | $115.8185 | $115.82 | $115.80 | $115.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $161.64 | 5.529% | $170.5771 | $170.58 | $170.60 | $170.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $233.70 | 10.792% | $258.9209 | $258.92 | $258.90 | $258.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $174.50 | 7.579% | $187.7254 | $187.73 | $187.75 | $187.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,115.91 | $1,228.8412 | $1,228.85 | $1,228.85 | $1,228.80 | |