| 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 | $159.52 | 6.226% | $169.4517 | $169.45 | $169.45 | $169.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $114.37 | 9.712% | $125.4776 | $125.48 | $125.50 | $125.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $37.40 | 11.394% | $41.6614 | $41.66 | $41.65 | $41.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $213.89 | 9.703% | $234.6437 | $234.64 | $234.65 | $234.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $91.50 | 13.856% | $104.1782 | $104.18 | $104.20 | $104.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $154.79 | 9.612% | $169.6684 | $169.67 | $169.65 | $169.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $228.70 | 5.276% | $240.7662 | $240.77 | $240.75 | $240.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,000.17 | $1,085.8472 | $1,085.85 | $1,085.85 | $1,086.00 | |