| 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 | $160.89 | 5.514% | $169.7615 | $169.76 | $169.75 | $169.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $208.87 | 4.691% | $218.6681 | $218.67 | $218.65 | $218.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $108.50 | 5.251% | $114.1973 | $114.20 | $114.20 | $114.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $57.41 | 11.120% | $63.794 | $63.79 | $63.80 | $63.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $189.30 | 5.733% | $200.1526 | $200.15 | $200.15 | $200.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $206.63 | 9.712% | $226.6979 | $226.70 | $226.70 | $226.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $234.26 | 13.597% | $266.1123 | $266.11 | $266.10 | $266.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,165.86 | $1,259.3837 | $1,259.38 | $1,259.35 | $1,259.50 | |