| 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 | $161.99 | 6.611% | $172.6992 | $172.70 | $172.70 | $172.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $104.75 | 3.451% | $108.3649 | $108.36 | $108.35 | $108.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $177.95 | 12.564% | $200.3076 | $200.31 | $200.30 | $200.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $221.95 | 4.629% | $232.2241 | $232.22 | $232.20 | $232.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $13.42 | 5.853% | $14.2055 | $14.21 | $14.20 | $14.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $248.53 | 11.831% | $277.9336 | $277.93 | $277.95 | $277.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $227.47 | 3.244% | $234.8491 | $234.85 | $234.85 | $234.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,156.06 | $1,240.5840 | $1,240.58 | $1,240.55 | $1,240.50 | |