| 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 | $160.30 | 6.755% | $171.1283 | $171.13 | $171.15 | $171.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $245.65 | 10.745% | $272.0451 | $272.05 | $272.05 | $272.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $80.70 | 4.818% | $84.5881 | $84.59 | $84.60 | $84.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $195.92 | 8.442% | $212.4596 | $212.46 | $212.45 | $212.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $184.46 | 13.494% | $209.351 | $209.35 | $209.35 | $209.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $214.80 | 7.825% | $231.6081 | $231.61 | $231.60 | $231.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $249.61 | 12.839% | $281.6574 | $281.66 | $281.65 | $281.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,331.44 | $1,462.8376 | $1,462.85 | $1,462.85 | $1,462.90 | |