| 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 | $164.25 | 3.128% | $169.3877 | $169.39 | $169.40 | $169.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $247.29 | 13.437% | $280.5184 | $280.52 | $280.50 | $280.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $20.39 | 4.113% | $21.2286 | $21.23 | $21.25 | $21.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $183.47 | 10.244% | $202.2647 | $202.26 | $202.25 | $202.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $96.50 | 8.626% | $104.8241 | $104.82 | $104.80 | $104.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $226.61 | 9.244% | $247.5578 | $247.56 | $247.55 | $247.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $57.85 | 12.725% | $65.2114 | $65.21 | $65.20 | $65.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $996.36 | $1,090.9927 | $1,090.99 | $1,090.95 | $1,091.00 | |