| 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 | $161.30 | 5.224% | $169.7263 | $169.73 | $169.75 | $169.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $158.39 | 6.617% | $168.8707 | $168.87 | $168.85 | $168.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $170.57 | 8.575% | $185.1964 | $185.20 | $185.20 | $185.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $209.74 | 13.439% | $237.927 | $237.93 | $237.95 | $237.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $157.53 | 3.490% | $163.0278 | $163.03 | $163.05 | $163.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $191.77 | 4.115% | $199.6613 | $199.66 | $199.65 | $199.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $83.28 | 5.817% | $88.1244 | $88.12 | $88.10 | $88.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,132.58 | $1,212.5339 | $1,212.54 | $1,212.55 | $1,212.50 | |