| 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 | $162.77 | 5.352% | $171.4815 | $171.48 | $171.50 | $171.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $149.97 | 6.245% | $159.3356 | $159.34 | $159.35 | $159.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $106.50 | 9.199% | $116.2969 | $116.30 | $116.30 | $116.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $91.35 | 5.800% | $96.6483 | $96.65 | $96.65 | $96.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $214.77 | 5.441% | $226.4556 | $226.46 | $226.45 | $226.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $196.85 | 11.581% | $219.6472 | $219.65 | $219.65 | $219.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $77.97 | 5.622% | $82.3535 | $82.35 | $82.35 | $82.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,000.18 | $1,072.2186 | $1,072.23 | $1,072.25 | $1,072.20 | |