| 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 | $162.33 | 5.512% | $171.2776 | $171.28 | $171.30 | $171.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $147.80 | 5.714% | $156.2453 | $156.25 | $156.25 | $156.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $207.59 | 12.211% | $232.9388 | $232.94 | $232.95 | $232.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $230.61 | 8.315% | $249.7852 | $249.79 | $249.80 | $249.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $105.69 | 9.207% | $115.4209 | $115.42 | $115.40 | $115.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $196.50 | 8.870% | $213.9296 | $213.93 | $213.95 | $213.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $126.66 | 5.630% | $133.791 | $133.79 | $133.80 | $133.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,177.18 | $1,273.3884 | $1,273.40 | $1,273.45 | $1,273.30 | |