| 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 | $162.36 | 5.500% | $171.2898 | $171.29 | $171.30 | $171.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $226.25 | 8.581% | $245.6645 | $245.66 | $245.65 | $245.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $204.26 | 6.643% | $217.829 | $217.83 | $217.85 | $217.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $152.85 | 12.773% | $172.3735 | $172.37 | $172.35 | $172.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $111.29 | 4.767% | $116.5952 | $116.60 | $116.60 | $116.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $248.92 | 3.616% | $257.9209 | $257.92 | $257.90 | $257.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $48.46 | 11.600% | $54.0814 | $54.08 | $54.10 | $54.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,154.39 | $1,235.7543 | $1,235.75 | $1,235.75 | $1,235.80 | |