| 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 | $161.28 | 5.432% | $170.0407 | $170.04 | $170.05 | $170.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $192.38 | 10.355% | $212.3009 | $212.30 | $212.30 | $212.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $50.56 | 6.294% | $53.7422 | $53.74 | $53.75 | $53.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $217.37 | 12.385% | $244.2913 | $244.29 | $244.30 | $244.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $239.51 | 13.559% | $271.9852 | $271.99 | $272.00 | $272.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $44.29 | 11.167% | $49.2359 | $49.24 | $49.25 | $49.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $239.66 | 5.640% | $253.1768 | $253.18 | $253.20 | $253.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,145.05 | $1,254.7730 | $1,254.78 | $1,254.85 | $1,254.70 | |