| 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 | $160.97 | 5.395% | $169.6543 | $169.65 | $169.65 | $169.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $189.56 | 5.522% | $200.0275 | $200.03 | $200.05 | $200.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $203.99 | 12.680% | $229.8559 | $229.86 | $229.85 | $229.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $121.60 | 13.104% | $137.5345 | $137.53 | $137.55 | $137.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $179.96 | 13.750% | $204.7045 | $204.70 | $204.70 | $204.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $93.94 | 6.311% | $99.8686 | $99.87 | $99.85 | $99.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $213.97 | 11.163% | $237.8555 | $237.86 | $237.85 | $237.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,163.99 | $1,279.5008 | $1,279.50 | $1,279.50 | $1,279.60 | |