| 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 | $162.58 | 5.800% | $172.0096 | $172.01 | $172.00 | $172.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $238.95 | 13.124% | $270.3098 | $270.31 | $270.30 | $270.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $126.51 | 3.662% | $131.1428 | $131.14 | $131.15 | $131.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $70.39 | 8.481% | $76.3598 | $76.36 | $76.35 | $76.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $161.47 | 11.822% | $180.559 | $180.56 | $180.55 | $180.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $203.91 | 5.416% | $214.9538 | $214.95 | $214.95 | $215.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $8.98 | 5.407% | $9.4655 | $9.47 | $9.45 | $9.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $972.79 | $1,054.8003 | $1,054.80 | $1,054.75 | $1,054.90 | |