| 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 | $160.95 | 6.273% | $171.0464 | $171.05 | $171.05 | $171.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $217.37 | 13.191% | $246.0433 | $246.04 | $246.05 | $246.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $138.41 | 10.381% | $152.7783 | $152.78 | $152.80 | $152.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $248.94 | 4.261% | $259.5473 | $259.55 | $259.55 | $259.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $193.40 | 3.580% | $200.3237 | $200.32 | $200.30 | $200.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $201.97 | 4.356% | $210.7678 | $210.77 | $210.75 | $210.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $232.34 | 7.359% | $249.4379 | $249.44 | $249.45 | $249.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,393.38 | $1,489.9447 | $1,489.95 | $1,489.95 | $1,489.80 | |