| 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 | $163.25 | 5.540% | $172.2941 | $172.29 | $172.30 | $172.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $55.90 | 4.681% | $58.5167 | $58.52 | $58.50 | $58.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $62.54 | 12.638% | $70.4438 | $70.44 | $70.45 | $70.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $230.39 | 12.618% | $259.4606 | $259.46 | $259.45 | $259.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $198.99 | 13.269% | $225.394 | $225.39 | $225.40 | $225.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $120.69 | 4.758% | $126.4324 | $126.43 | $126.45 | $126.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $123.47 | 4.559% | $129.099 | $129.10 | $129.10 | $129.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $955.23 | $1,041.6406 | $1,041.63 | $1,041.65 | $1,041.60 | |