| 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 | $163.93 | 3.185% | $169.1512 | $169.15 | $169.15 | $169.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $159.28 | 6.435% | $169.5297 | $169.53 | $169.55 | $169.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $244.53 | 6.218% | $259.7349 | $259.73 | $259.75 | $259.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $229.38 | 9.551% | $251.2881 | $251.29 | $251.30 | $251.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $8.75 | 13.546% | $9.9353 | $9.94 | $9.95 | $9.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $119.85 | 8.784% | $130.3776 | $130.38 | $130.40 | $130.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $76.81 | 8.869% | $83.6223 | $83.62 | $83.60 | $83.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,002.53 | $1,073.6391 | $1,073.64 | $1,073.70 | $1,073.60 | |