| 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 | $160.76 | 5.765% | $170.0278 | $170.03 | $170.05 | $170.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $101.79 | 10.274% | $112.2479 | $112.25 | $112.25 | $112.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $246.73 | 11.260% | $274.5118 | $274.51 | $274.50 | $274.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $212.67 | 7.315% | $228.2268 | $228.23 | $228.25 | $228.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $234.40 | 13.510% | $266.0674 | $266.07 | $266.05 | $266.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $56.73 | 13.680% | $64.4907 | $64.49 | $64.50 | $64.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $193.68 | 11.483% | $215.9203 | $215.92 | $215.90 | $215.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,206.76 | $1,331.4927 | $1,331.50 | $1,331.50 | $1,331.40 | |