| 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 | $169.46 | 7.155% | $181.5849 | $181.58 | $181.60 | $181.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $158.71 | 6.782% | $169.4737 | $169.47 | $169.45 | $169.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $209.33 | 3.502% | $216.6607 | $216.66 | $216.65 | $216.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $15.70 | 6.297% | $16.6886 | $16.69 | $16.70 | $16.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $229.92 | 5.546% | $242.6714 | $242.67 | $242.65 | $242.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $239.44 | 11.351% | $266.6188 | $266.62 | $266.60 | $266.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $86.93 | 8.107% | $93.9774 | $93.98 | $94.00 | $94.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,109.49 | $1,187.6755 | $1,187.67 | $1,187.65 | $1,187.80 | |