| 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 | $242.84 | 8.145% | $262.6193 | $262.62 | $262.60 | $262.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $89.34 | 11.211% | $99.3559 | $99.36 | $99.35 | $99.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $216.80 | 10.485% | $239.5315 | $239.53 | $239.55 | $239.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $143.44 | 11.541% | $159.9944 | $159.99 | $160.00 | $160.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $116.28 | 11.401% | $129.5371 | $129.54 | $129.55 | $129.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $77.55 | 13.745% | $88.2092 | $88.21 | $88.20 | $88.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $179.50 | 6.135% | $190.5123 | $190.51 | $190.50 | $190.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,065.75 | $1,169.7597 | $1,169.76 | $1,169.75 | $1,169.70 | |