| 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 | $163.50 | 5.271% | $172.1181 | $172.12 | $172.10 | $172.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $149.53 | 6.756% | $159.6322 | $159.63 | $159.65 | $159.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $241.33 | 13.103% | $272.9515 | $272.95 | $272.95 | $273.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $124.96 | 9.155% | $136.4001 | $136.40 | $136.40 | $136.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $13.80 | 7.743% | $14.8685 | $14.87 | $14.85 | $14.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $120.90 | 11.746% | $135.1009 | $135.10 | $135.10 | $135.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $132.59 | 12.702% | $149.4316 | $149.43 | $149.45 | $149.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $946.61 | $1,040.5029 | $1,040.50 | $1,040.50 | $1,040.50 | |