| 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 | $162.38 | 5.437% | $171.2086 | $171.21 | $171.20 | $171.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $90.27 | 13.305% | $102.2804 | $102.28 | $102.30 | $102.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $250.25 | 10.747% | $277.1444 | $277.14 | $277.15 | $277.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $171.54 | 7.120% | $183.7536 | $183.75 | $183.75 | $183.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $232.59 | 11.291% | $258.8517 | $258.85 | $258.85 | $258.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $203.57 | 12.118% | $228.2386 | $228.24 | $228.25 | $228.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $163.61 | 6.273% | $173.8733 | $173.87 | $173.85 | $173.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,274.21 | $1,395.3506 | $1,395.34 | $1,395.35 | $1,395.40 | |