| 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 | $162.77 | 3.805% | $168.9634 | $168.96 | $168.95 | $169.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $77.25 | 13.445% | $87.6363 | $87.64 | $87.65 | $87.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $5.88 | 5.208% | $6.1862 | $6.19 | $6.20 | $6.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $216.71 | 3.425% | $224.1323 | $224.13 | $224.15 | $224.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $46.95 | 3.664% | $48.6702 | $48.67 | $48.65 | $48.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $228.40 | 5.605% | $241.2018 | $241.20 | $241.20 | $241.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $249.73 | 9.619% | $273.7515 | $273.75 | $273.75 | $273.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $987.69 | $1,050.5417 | $1,050.54 | $1,050.55 | $1,050.60 | |