| 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 | $160.77 | 5.473% | $169.5689 | $169.57 | $169.55 | $169.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $77.84 | 13.519% | $88.3632 | $88.36 | $88.35 | $88.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $57.72 | 7.827% | $62.2377 | $62.24 | $62.25 | $62.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $135.33 | 8.259% | $146.5069 | $146.51 | $146.50 | $146.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $221.31 | 8.430% | $239.9664 | $239.97 | $239.95 | $240.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $223.41 | 8.463% | $242.3172 | $242.32 | $242.30 | $242.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $219.61 | 7.856% | $236.8626 | $236.86 | $236.85 | $236.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,095.99 | $1,185.8229 | $1,185.83 | $1,185.75 | $1,185.90 | |