| 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 | $161.78 | 6.409% | $172.1485 | $172.15 | $172.15 | $172.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $250.81 | 3.448% | $259.4579 | $259.46 | $259.45 | $259.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $35.90 | 13.205% | $40.6406 | $40.64 | $40.65 | $40.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $46.82 | 4.188% | $48.7808 | $48.78 | $48.80 | $48.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $163.65 | 9.773% | $179.6435 | $179.64 | $179.65 | $179.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $227.44 | 7.389% | $244.2455 | $244.25 | $244.25 | $244.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $207.94 | 6.276% | $220.9903 | $220.99 | $221.00 | $221.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,094.34 | $1,165.9071 | $1,165.91 | $1,165.95 | $1,165.80 | |