| 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 | $163.40 | 5.369% | $172.1729 | $172.17 | $172.15 | $172.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $83.62 | 12.306% | $93.9103 | $93.91 | $93.90 | $93.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $246.49 | 5.107% | $259.0782 | $259.08 | $259.10 | $259.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $210.29 | 4.527% | $219.8098 | $219.81 | $219.80 | $219.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $156.53 | 4.846% | $164.1154 | $164.12 | $164.10 | $164.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $33.60 | 9.150% | $36.6744 | $36.67 | $36.65 | $36.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $239.35 | 12.524% | $269.3262 | $269.33 | $269.35 | $269.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,133.28 | $1,215.0872 | $1,215.09 | $1,215.05 | $1,215.10 | |