| 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 | $162.98 | 5.431% | $171.8314 | $171.83 | $171.85 | $171.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $227.93 | 10.109% | $250.9714 | $250.97 | $250.95 | $251.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $77.51 | 10.762% | $85.8516 | $85.85 | $85.85 | $85.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $159.56 | 12.529% | $179.5513 | $179.55 | $179.55 | $179.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $156.65 | 8.495% | $169.9574 | $169.96 | $169.95 | $170.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $137.81 | 12.637% | $155.225 | $155.23 | $155.25 | $155.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $208.67 | 13.718% | $237.2954 | $237.30 | $237.30 | $237.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,131.11 | $1,250.6835 | $1,250.69 | $1,250.70 | $1,250.80 | |