| 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 | $160.83 | 5.719% | $170.0279 | $170.03 | $170.05 | $170.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $200.35 | 5.204% | $210.7762 | $210.78 | $210.80 | $210.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $179.27 | 5.721% | $189.526 | $189.53 | $189.55 | $189.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $212.92 | 12.510% | $239.5563 | $239.56 | $239.55 | $239.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $235.59 | 9.380% | $257.6883 | $257.69 | $257.70 | $257.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $91.49 | 6.791% | $97.7031 | $97.70 | $97.70 | $97.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $77.52 | 11.229% | $86.2247 | $86.22 | $86.20 | $86.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,157.97 | $1,251.5025 | $1,251.51 | $1,251.55 | $1,251.50 | |