| 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 | $161.84 | 5.320% | $170.4499 | $170.45 | $170.45 | $170.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $225.42 | 11.332% | $250.9646 | $250.96 | $250.95 | $251.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $219.52 | 7.660% | $236.3352 | $236.34 | $236.35 | $236.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $62.77 | 9.385% | $68.661 | $68.66 | $68.65 | $68.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $46.26 | 5.127% | $48.6318 | $48.63 | $48.65 | $48.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $244.35 | 10.675% | $270.4344 | $270.43 | $270.45 | $270.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $69.54 | 12.202% | $78.0253 | $78.03 | $78.05 | $78.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,029.70 | $1,123.5022 | $1,123.50 | $1,123.55 | $1,123.40 | |