| 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 | $162.26 | 5.709% | $171.5234 | $171.52 | $171.50 | $171.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $141.63 | 7.183% | $151.8033 | $151.80 | $151.80 | $151.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $90.53 | 8.755% | $98.4559 | $98.46 | $98.45 | $98.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $27.89 | 8.739% | $30.3273 | $30.33 | $30.35 | $30.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $233.83 | 8.867% | $254.5637 | $254.56 | $254.55 | $254.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $187.71 | 7.849% | $202.4434 | $202.44 | $202.45 | $202.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $246.98 | 12.332% | $277.4376 | $277.44 | $277.45 | $277.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,090.83 | $1,186.5546 | $1,186.55 | $1,186.55 | $1,186.50 | |