| 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 | $162.26 | 5.613% | $171.3677 | $171.37 | $171.35 | $171.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $149.69 | 7.577% | $161.032 | $161.03 | $161.05 | $161.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $209.76 | 5.494% | $221.2842 | $221.28 | $221.30 | $221.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $115.70 | 13.377% | $131.1772 | $131.18 | $131.20 | $131.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $213.76 | 12.755% | $241.0251 | $241.03 | $241.05 | $241.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $163.99 | 6.605% | $174.8215 | $174.82 | $174.80 | $174.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $13.48 | 10.395% | $14.8812 | $14.88 | $14.90 | $14.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,028.64 | $1,115.5889 | $1,115.59 | $1,115.65 | $1,115.60 | |