| 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 | $163.62 | 3.450% | $169.2649 | $169.26 | $169.25 | $169.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $193.97 | 3.742% | $201.2284 | $201.23 | $201.25 | $201.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $178.86 | 7.685% | $192.6054 | $192.61 | $192.60 | $192.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $159.44 | 5.664% | $168.4707 | $168.47 | $168.45 | $168.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $236.76 | 10.140% | $260.7675 | $260.77 | $260.75 | $260.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $92.70 | 6.597% | $98.8154 | $98.82 | $98.80 | $98.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $46.75 | 5.520% | $49.3306 | $49.33 | $49.35 | $49.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,072.10 | $1,140.4829 | $1,140.49 | $1,140.45 | $1,140.50 | |