| 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 | $163.41 | 5.387% | $172.2129 | $172.21 | $172.20 | $172.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $211.80 | 13.261% | $239.8868 | $239.89 | $239.90 | $239.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $178.31 | 8.833% | $194.0601 | $194.06 | $194.05 | $194.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $174.53 | 10.279% | $192.4699 | $192.47 | $192.45 | $192.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $45.75 | 7.661% | $49.2549 | $49.25 | $49.25 | $49.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $196.76 | 7.678% | $211.8672 | $211.87 | $211.85 | $211.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $245.98 | 4.712% | $257.5706 | $257.57 | $257.55 | $257.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,216.54 | $1,317.3224 | $1,317.32 | $1,317.25 | $1,317.50 | |