| 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 | $161.36 | 5.658% | $170.4897 | $170.49 | $170.50 | $170.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $138.99 | 13.389% | $157.5994 | $157.60 | $157.60 | $157.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $16.57 | 9.286% | $18.1087 | $18.11 | $18.10 | $18.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $210.55 | 10.556% | $232.7757 | $232.78 | $232.80 | $232.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $183.94 | 3.495% | $190.3687 | $190.37 | $190.35 | $190.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $203.95 | 11.834% | $228.0854 | $228.09 | $228.10 | $228.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $245.86 | 4.457% | $256.818 | $256.82 | $256.80 | $256.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,161.22 | $1,254.2456 | $1,254.26 | $1,254.25 | $1,254.30 | |