| 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 | $102.45 | 5.625% | $108.2128 | $108.21 | $108.20 | $108.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $247.95 | 4.116% | $258.1556 | $258.16 | $258.15 | $258.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $223.43 | 5.824% | $236.4426 | $236.44 | $236.45 | $236.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $61.97 | 12.545% | $69.7441 | $69.74 | $69.75 | $69.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $211.58 | 11.154% | $235.1796 | $235.18 | $235.20 | $235.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $160.29 | 5.863% | $169.6878 | $169.69 | $169.70 | $169.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $169.83 | 10.267% | $187.2664 | $187.27 | $187.25 | $187.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,177.50 | $1,264.6889 | $1,264.69 | $1,264.70 | $1,264.70 | |