| 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 | $162.38 | 5.321% | $171.0202 | $171.02 | $171.00 | $171.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $131.37 | 9.696% | $144.1076 | $144.11 | $144.10 | $144.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $50.61 | 8.444% | $54.8835 | $54.88 | $54.90 | $54.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $82.67 | 7.545% | $88.9075 | $88.91 | $88.90 | $88.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $5.36 | 8.820% | $5.8328 | $5.83 | $5.85 | $5.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $92.27 | 4.341% | $96.2754 | $96.28 | $96.30 | $96.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $250.54 | 3.684% | $259.7699 | $259.77 | $259.75 | $259.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $775.20 | $820.7969 | $820.80 | $820.80 | $820.80 | |