| 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 | $163.89 | 5.323% | $172.6139 | $172.61 | $172.60 | $172.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $132.49 | 10.389% | $146.2544 | $146.25 | $146.25 | $146.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $205.89 | 11.213% | $228.9764 | $228.98 | $229.00 | $229.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $241.71 | 12.205% | $271.2107 | $271.21 | $271.20 | $271.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $231.97 | 10.589% | $256.5333 | $256.53 | $256.55 | $256.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $5.72 | 12.303% | $6.4237 | $6.42 | $6.40 | $6.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $113.68 | 13.452% | $128.9722 | $128.97 | $128.95 | $129.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,095.35 | $1,210.9846 | $1,210.97 | $1,210.95 | $1,211.00 | |