| 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 | $162.84 | 5.308% | $171.4835 | $171.48 | $171.50 | $171.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $243.42 | 7.215% | $260.9828 | $260.98 | $261.00 | $261.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $168.29 | 3.105% | $173.5154 | $173.52 | $173.50 | $173.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $222.89 | 13.180% | $252.2669 | $252.27 | $252.25 | $252.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $69.75 | 6.292% | $74.1387 | $74.14 | $74.15 | $74.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $100.29 | 8.827% | $109.1426 | $109.14 | $109.15 | $109.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $114.68 | 6.523% | $122.1606 | $122.16 | $122.15 | $122.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,082.16 | $1,163.6905 | $1,163.69 | $1,163.70 | $1,163.70 | |