| 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 | $163.70 | 3.222% | $168.9744 | $168.97 | $168.95 | $169.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $83.49 | 3.591% | $86.4881 | $86.49 | $86.50 | $86.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $143.69 | 11.677% | $160.4687 | $160.47 | $160.45 | $160.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $222.84 | 12.392% | $250.4543 | $250.45 | $250.45 | $250.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $100.25 | 10.635% | $110.9116 | $110.91 | $110.90 | $110.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $136.69 | 3.391% | $141.3252 | $141.33 | $141.35 | $141.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $25.91 | 3.666% | $26.8599 | $26.86 | $26.85 | $26.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $876.57 | $945.4822 | $945.48 | $945.45 | $945.60 | |