| 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 | $162.67 | 5.521% | $171.651 | $171.65 | $171.65 | $171.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $245.80 | 8.622% | $266.9929 | $266.99 | $267.00 | $267.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $178.53 | 3.178% | $184.2037 | $184.20 | $184.20 | $184.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $201.91 | 12.755% | $227.6636 | $227.66 | $227.65 | $227.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $211.83 | 4.131% | $220.5807 | $220.58 | $220.60 | $220.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $136.77 | 6.495% | $145.6532 | $145.65 | $145.65 | $145.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $25.42 | 11.148% | $28.2538 | $28.25 | $28.25 | $28.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,162.93 | $1,244.9989 | $1,244.98 | $1,245.00 | $1,245.20 | |