| 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 | $169.36 | 7.135% | $181.4438 | $181.44 | $181.45 | $181.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $228.51 | 5.775% | $241.7065 | $241.71 | $241.70 | $241.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $231.70 | 11.816% | $259.0777 | $259.08 | $259.10 | $259.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $158.69 | 7.389% | $170.4156 | $170.42 | $170.40 | $170.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $235.94 | 7.725% | $254.1664 | $254.17 | $254.15 | $254.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $9.83 | 6.392% | $10.4583 | $10.46 | $10.45 | $10.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $8.78 | 11.751% | $9.8117 | $9.81 | $9.80 | $9.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,042.81 | $1,127.0800 | $1,127.09 | $1,127.05 | $1,127.10 | |