| 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 | $159.30 | 6.238% | $169.2371 | $169.24 | $169.25 | $169.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $227.64 | 5.459% | $240.0669 | $240.07 | $240.05 | $240.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $240.84 | 12.261% | $270.3694 | $270.37 | $270.35 | $270.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $147.40 | 12.138% | $165.2914 | $165.29 | $165.30 | $165.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $28.46 | 10.164% | $31.3527 | $31.35 | $31.35 | $31.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $104.69 | 13.152% | $118.4588 | $118.46 | $118.45 | $118.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $180.30 | 7.527% | $193.8712 | $193.87 | $193.85 | $193.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,088.63 | $1,188.6475 | $1,188.65 | $1,188.60 | $1,188.80 | |