| 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 | $161.76 | 5.698% | $170.9771 | $170.98 | $171.00 | $171.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $66.44 | 5.792% | $70.2882 | $70.29 | $70.30 | $70.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $213.72 | 10.415% | $235.9789 | $235.98 | $236.00 | $236.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $27.92 | 11.326% | $31.0822 | $31.08 | $31.10 | $31.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $250.56 | 7.461% | $269.2543 | $269.25 | $269.25 | $269.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $221.82 | 11.861% | $248.1301 | $248.13 | $248.15 | $248.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $103.79 | 12.572% | $116.8385 | $116.84 | $116.85 | $116.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,046.01 | $1,142.5493 | $1,142.55 | $1,142.65 | $1,142.60 | |