| 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 | $161.56 | 4.625% | $169.0322 | $169.03 | $169.05 | $169.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $220.37 | 12.395% | $247.6849 | $247.68 | $247.70 | $247.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $233.29 | 4.570% | $243.9514 | $243.95 | $243.95 | $244.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $102.60 | 3.259% | $105.9437 | $105.94 | $105.95 | $105.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $104.35 | 13.290% | $118.2181 | $118.22 | $118.20 | $118.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $176.44 | 5.205% | $185.6237 | $185.62 | $185.60 | $185.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $9.26 | 8.684% | $10.0641 | $10.06 | $10.05 | $10.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,007.87 | $1,080.5181 | $1,080.50 | $1,080.50 | $1,080.50 | |