| 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 | $162.94 | 5.250% | $171.4944 | $171.49 | $171.50 | $171.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $65.47 | 9.444% | $71.653 | $71.65 | $71.65 | $71.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $163.41 | 12.797% | $184.3216 | $184.32 | $184.30 | $184.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $225.34 | 6.562% | $240.1268 | $240.13 | $240.15 | $240.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $126.75 | 5.785% | $134.0825 | $134.08 | $134.10 | $134.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $113.74 | 3.359% | $117.5605 | $117.56 | $117.55 | $117.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $242.52 | 11.310% | $269.949 | $269.95 | $269.95 | $269.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,100.17 | $1,189.1878 | $1,189.18 | $1,189.20 | $1,189.20 | |