| 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 | $170.45 | 5.333% | $179.5401 | $179.54 | $179.55 | $179.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $161.69 | 7.161% | $173.2686 | $173.27 | $173.25 | $173.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $115.46 | 3.523% | $119.5277 | $119.53 | $119.55 | $119.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $142.60 | 7.273% | $152.9713 | $152.97 | $152.95 | $153.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $243.47 | 7.363% | $261.3967 | $261.40 | $261.40 | $261.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $203.65 | 13.698% | $231.546 | $231.55 | $231.55 | $231.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $244.51 | 8.607% | $265.555 | $265.56 | $265.55 | $265.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,281.83 | $1,383.8054 | $1,383.82 | $1,383.80 | $1,383.80 | |