| 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 | $163.79 | 4.610% | $171.3407 | $171.34 | $171.35 | $171.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $46.58 | 5.747% | $49.257 | $49.26 | $49.25 | $49.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $97.57 | 12.679% | $109.9409 | $109.94 | $109.95 | $109.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $247.34 | 4.361% | $258.1265 | $258.13 | $258.15 | $258.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $150.51 | 12.367% | $169.1236 | $169.12 | $169.10 | $169.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $203.99 | 10.332% | $225.0662 | $225.07 | $225.05 | $225.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $249.43 | 10.595% | $275.8571 | $275.86 | $275.85 | $275.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,159.21 | $1,258.7120 | $1,258.72 | $1,258.70 | $1,258.70 | |