| 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 | $161.76 | 5.719% | $171.0111 | $171.01 | $171.00 | $171.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $236.47 | 9.762% | $259.5542 | $259.55 | $259.55 | $259.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $57.51 | 5.219% | $60.5114 | $60.51 | $60.50 | $60.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $124.52 | 5.403% | $131.2478 | $131.25 | $131.25 | $131.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $203.71 | 9.866% | $223.808 | $223.81 | $223.80 | $223.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $221.82 | 10.109% | $244.2438 | $244.24 | $244.25 | $244.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $234.41 | 8.337% | $253.9528 | $253.95 | $253.95 | $254.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,240.20 | $1,344.3291 | $1,344.32 | $1,344.30 | $1,344.30 | |