| 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 | $162.73 | 5.495% | $171.672 | $171.67 | $171.65 | $171.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $213.99 | 7.256% | $229.5171 | $229.52 | $229.50 | $229.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $99.59 | 11.643% | $111.1853 | $111.19 | $111.20 | $111.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $106.31 | 3.692% | $110.235 | $110.24 | $110.25 | $110.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $173.26 | 4.429% | $180.9337 | $180.93 | $180.95 | $180.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $50.44 | 12.471% | $56.7304 | $56.73 | $56.75 | $56.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $211.65 | 3.769% | $219.6271 | $219.63 | $219.65 | $219.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,017.97 | $1,079.9006 | $1,079.91 | $1,079.95 | $1,079.80 | |