| 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 | $161.92 | 4.662% | $169.4687 | $169.47 | $169.45 | $169.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $170.87 | 12.339% | $191.9536 | $191.95 | $191.95 | $192.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $193.95 | 12.599% | $218.3858 | $218.39 | $218.40 | $218.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $118.85 | 8.490% | $128.9404 | $128.94 | $128.95 | $128.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $72.30 | 10.544% | $79.9233 | $79.92 | $79.90 | $79.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $223.56 | 6.178% | $237.3715 | $237.37 | $237.35 | $237.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $235.85 | 8.711% | $256.3949 | $256.39 | $256.40 | $256.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,177.30 | $1,282.4382 | $1,282.43 | $1,282.40 | $1,282.50 | |