| 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 | $170.47 | 5.311% | $179.5237 | $179.52 | $179.50 | $179.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $132.68 | 5.833% | $140.4192 | $140.42 | $140.40 | $140.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $240.36 | 3.531% | $248.8471 | $248.85 | $248.85 | $248.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $10.96 | 7.425% | $11.7738 | $11.77 | $11.75 | $11.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $233.56 | 12.494% | $262.741 | $262.74 | $262.75 | $262.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $220.25 | 6.184% | $233.8703 | $233.87 | $233.85 | $233.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $45.60 | 8.873% | $49.6461 | $49.65 | $49.65 | $49.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,053.88 | $1,126.8212 | $1,126.82 | $1,126.75 | $1,126.70 | |