| 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 | $162.33 | 5.630% | $171.4692 | $171.47 | $171.45 | $171.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $230.58 | 3.266% | $238.1107 | $238.11 | $238.10 | $238.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $40.63 | 5.592% | $42.902 | $42.90 | $42.90 | $42.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $112.61 | 3.668% | $116.7405 | $116.74 | $116.75 | $116.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $174.99 | 12.849% | $197.4745 | $197.47 | $197.45 | $197.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $246.49 | 3.691% | $255.5879 | $255.59 | $255.60 | $255.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $154.68 | 13.314% | $175.2741 | $175.27 | $175.25 | $175.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,122.31 | $1,197.5589 | $1,197.55 | $1,197.50 | $1,197.60 | |