| 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 | $160.87 | 5.303% | $169.4009 | $169.40 | $169.40 | $169.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $136.68 | 5.411% | $144.0758 | $144.08 | $144.10 | $144.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $211.25 | 8.650% | $229.5231 | $229.52 | $229.50 | $229.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $102.99 | 13.300% | $116.6877 | $116.69 | $116.70 | $116.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $206.83 | 11.363% | $230.3321 | $230.33 | $230.35 | $230.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $54.79 | 5.544% | $57.8276 | $57.83 | $57.85 | $57.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $19.49 | 5.874% | $20.6348 | $20.63 | $20.65 | $20.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $892.90 | $968.4820 | $968.48 | $968.55 | $968.40 | |