| 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 | $160.82 | 5.486% | $169.6426 | $169.64 | $169.65 | $169.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $75.89 | 6.184% | $80.583 | $80.58 | $80.60 | $80.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $77.90 | 8.708% | $84.6835 | $84.68 | $84.70 | $84.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $37.80 | 6.133% | $40.1183 | $40.12 | $40.10 | $40.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $106.86 | 9.385% | $116.8888 | $116.89 | $116.90 | $116.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $219.42 | 8.751% | $238.6214 | $238.62 | $238.60 | $238.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $213.47 | 12.488% | $240.1281 | $240.13 | $240.15 | $240.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $892.16 | $970.6657 | $970.66 | $970.70 | $970.60 | |