| 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 | $161.43 | 5.203% | $169.8292 | $169.83 | $169.85 | $169.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $204.38 | 6.527% | $217.7199 | $217.72 | $217.70 | $217.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $154.70 | 13.336% | $175.3308 | $175.33 | $175.35 | $175.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $209.94 | 9.647% | $230.1929 | $230.19 | $230.20 | $230.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $237.49 | 7.373% | $255.0001 | $255.00 | $255.00 | $255.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $148.55 | 9.415% | $162.536 | $162.54 | $162.55 | $162.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $231.59 | 4.795% | $242.6947 | $242.69 | $242.70 | $242.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,348.08 | $1,453.3036 | $1,453.30 | $1,453.35 | $1,453.20 | |