| 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 | $162.92 | 5.150% | $171.3104 | $171.31 | $171.30 | $171.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $165.31 | 12.727% | $186.349 | $186.35 | $186.35 | $186.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $238.72 | 5.376% | $251.5536 | $251.55 | $251.55 | $251.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $20.87 | 7.371% | $22.4083 | $22.41 | $22.40 | $22.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $153.54 | 6.727% | $163.8686 | $163.87 | $163.85 | $163.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $237.48 | 4.566% | $248.3233 | $248.32 | $248.30 | $248.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $46.40 | 6.690% | $49.5042 | $49.50 | $49.50 | $49.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,025.24 | $1,093.3174 | $1,093.31 | $1,093.25 | $1,093.30 | |