| 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 | $162.56 | 6.456% | $173.0549 | $173.05 | $173.05 | $173.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $161.74 | 5.286% | $170.2896 | $170.29 | $170.30 | $170.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $165.32 | 10.518% | $182.7084 | $182.71 | $182.70 | $182.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $169.55 | 6.385% | $180.3758 | $180.38 | $180.40 | $180.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $110.86 | 4.729% | $116.1026 | $116.10 | $116.10 | $116.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $238.34 | 4.768% | $249.7041 | $249.70 | $249.70 | $249.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $179.53 | 5.339% | $189.1151 | $189.12 | $189.10 | $189.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,187.90 | $1,261.3505 | $1,261.35 | $1,261.35 | $1,261.40 | |