| 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 | $160.68 | 5.495% | $169.5094 | $169.51 | $169.50 | $169.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $72.86 | 9.539% | $79.8101 | $79.81 | $79.80 | $79.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $124.66 | 4.475% | $130.2385 | $130.24 | $130.25 | $130.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $137.94 | 3.797% | $143.1776 | $143.18 | $143.20 | $143.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $242.26 | 8.352% | $262.4936 | $262.49 | $262.50 | $262.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $58.48 | 4.852% | $61.3174 | $61.32 | $61.30 | $61.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $219.35 | 6.256% | $233.0725 | $233.07 | $233.05 | $233.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,016.23 | $1,079.6191 | $1,079.62 | $1,079.60 | $1,079.60 | |