| 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 | $163.37 | 3.588% | $169.2317 | $169.23 | $169.25 | $169.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $239.63 | 4.735% | $250.9765 | $250.98 | $251.00 | $251.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $94.91 | 3.768% | $98.4862 | $98.49 | $98.50 | $98.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $204.89 | 10.585% | $226.5776 | $226.58 | $226.60 | $226.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $140.85 | 11.168% | $156.5801 | $156.58 | $156.60 | $156.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $132.87 | 11.204% | $147.7568 | $147.76 | $147.75 | $147.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $118.27 | 9.371% | $129.3531 | $129.35 | $129.35 | $129.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,094.79 | $1,178.9620 | $1,178.97 | $1,179.05 | $1,179.10 | |