| 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 | $160.80 | 5.315% | $169.3465 | $169.35 | $169.35 | $169.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $156.87 | 8.452% | $170.1287 | $170.13 | $170.15 | $170.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $75.99 | 5.869% | $80.4499 | $80.45 | $80.45 | $80.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $237.76 | 10.137% | $261.8617 | $261.86 | $261.85 | $261.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $178.49 | 11.738% | $199.4412 | $199.44 | $199.45 | $199.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $98.31 | 5.187% | $103.4093 | $103.41 | $103.40 | $103.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $240.35 | 10.253% | $264.9931 | $264.99 | $265.00 | $265.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,148.57 | $1,249.6304 | $1,249.63 | $1,249.65 | $1,249.50 | |