| 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 | $160.57 | 6.695% | $171.3202 | $171.32 | $171.30 | $171.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $226.74 | 8.657% | $246.3689 | $246.37 | $246.35 | $246.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $182.43 | 11.387% | $203.2033 | $203.20 | $203.20 | $203.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $149.26 | 5.868% | $158.0186 | $158.02 | $158.00 | $158.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $117.95 | 6.172% | $125.2299 | $125.23 | $125.25 | $125.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $197.27 | 6.785% | $210.6548 | $210.65 | $210.65 | $210.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $250.26 | 11.164% | $278.199 | $278.20 | $278.20 | $278.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,284.48 | $1,392.9947 | $1,392.99 | $1,392.95 | $1,393.00 | |