| 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 | $163.46 | 5.259% | $172.0564 | $172.06 | $172.05 | $172.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $160.98 | 3.162% | $166.0702 | $166.07 | $166.05 | $166.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $225.96 | 7.564% | $243.0516 | $243.05 | $243.05 | $243.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $54.48 | 13.325% | $61.7395 | $61.74 | $61.75 | $61.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $229.38 | 8.555% | $249.0035 | $249.00 | $249.00 | $249.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $79.88 | 5.301% | $84.1144 | $84.11 | $84.10 | $84.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $219.52 | 9.272% | $239.8739 | $239.87 | $239.85 | $239.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,133.66 | $1,215.9095 | $1,215.90 | $1,215.85 | $1,216.00 | |