| 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 | $85.65 | 5.344% | $90.2271 | $90.23 | $90.25 | $90.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $161.67 | 6.118% | $171.561 | $171.56 | $171.55 | $171.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $238.36 | 7.568% | $256.3991 | $256.40 | $256.40 | $256.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $159.77 | 12.766% | $180.1662 | $180.17 | $180.15 | $180.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $27.28 | 10.790% | $30.2235 | $30.22 | $30.20 | $30.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $167.55 | 9.412% | $183.3198 | $183.32 | $183.30 | $183.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $134.68 | 3.838% | $139.849 | $139.85 | $139.85 | $139.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $974.96 | $1,051.7457 | $1,051.75 | $1,051.70 | $1,051.70 | |