| 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 | $171.91 | 5.570% | $181.4854 | $181.49 | $181.50 | $181.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $192.59 | 12.703% | $217.0547 | $217.05 | $217.05 | $217.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $144.87 | 10.357% | $159.8742 | $159.87 | $159.85 | $159.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $207.37 | 5.670% | $219.1279 | $219.13 | $219.15 | $219.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $191.93 | 12.598% | $216.1093 | $216.11 | $216.10 | $216.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $121.95 | 12.294% | $136.9425 | $136.94 | $136.95 | $136.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $235.48 | 5.769% | $249.0648 | $249.06 | $249.05 | $249.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,266.10 | $1,379.6588 | $1,379.65 | $1,379.65 | $1,379.70 | |