| 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 | $160.96 | 5.167% | $169.2768 | $169.28 | $169.30 | $169.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $15.40 | 5.387% | $16.2296 | $16.23 | $16.25 | $16.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $81.71 | 6.257% | $86.8226 | $86.82 | $86.80 | $86.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $144.50 | 9.670% | $158.4732 | $158.47 | $158.45 | $158.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $222.86 | 5.187% | $234.4197 | $234.42 | $234.40 | $234.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $249.53 | 12.199% | $279.9702 | $279.97 | $279.95 | $280.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $71.39 | 8.805% | $77.6759 | $77.68 | $77.70 | $77.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $946.35 | $1,022.8680 | $1,022.87 | $1,022.85 | $1,022.90 | |