| 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 | $160.53 | 5.818% | $169.8696 | $169.87 | $169.85 | $169.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $232.71 | 6.331% | $247.4429 | $247.44 | $247.45 | $247.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $246.29 | 12.822% | $277.8693 | $277.87 | $277.85 | $277.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $41.27 | 13.194% | $46.7152 | $46.72 | $46.70 | $46.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $172.45 | 12.727% | $194.3977 | $194.40 | $194.40 | $194.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $18.56 | 5.750% | $19.6272 | $19.63 | $19.65 | $19.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $210.51 | 11.296% | $234.2892 | $234.29 | $234.30 | $234.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,082.32 | $1,190.2111 | $1,190.22 | $1,190.20 | $1,190.20 | |