| 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 | $160.56 | 4.608% | $167.9586 | $167.96 | $167.95 | $168.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $74.25 | 9.308% | $81.1612 | $81.16 | $81.15 | $81.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $222.39 | 12.613% | $250.4401 | $250.44 | $250.45 | $250.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $177.91 | 11.502% | $198.3732 | $198.37 | $198.35 | $198.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $105.36 | 12.409% | $118.4341 | $118.43 | $118.45 | $118.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $81.50 | 7.305% | $87.4536 | $87.45 | $87.45 | $87.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $246.84 | 11.628% | $275.5426 | $275.54 | $275.55 | $275.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,068.81 | $1,179.3634 | $1,179.35 | $1,179.35 | $1,179.40 | |