| 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 | $160.94 | 5.304% | $169.4763 | $169.48 | $169.50 | $169.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $9.56 | 7.826% | $10.3082 | $10.31 | $10.30 | $10.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $154.88 | 7.149% | $165.9524 | $165.95 | $165.95 | $166.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $95.75 | 12.506% | $107.7245 | $107.72 | $107.70 | $107.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $183.44 | 9.483% | $200.8356 | $200.84 | $200.85 | $200.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $171.74 | 6.767% | $183.3616 | $183.36 | $183.35 | $183.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $224.57 | 12.218% | $252.008 | $252.01 | $252.00 | $252.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,000.88 | $1,089.6666 | $1,089.67 | $1,089.65 | $1,089.70 | |