| 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 | $161.96 | 5.561% | $170.9666 | $170.97 | $170.95 | $171.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $218.26 | 3.691% | $226.316 | $226.32 | $226.30 | $226.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $24.43 | 11.192% | $27.1642 | $27.16 | $27.15 | $27.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $52.56 | 13.630% | $59.7239 | $59.72 | $59.70 | $59.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $42.94 | 5.874% | $45.4623 | $45.46 | $45.45 | $45.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $225.27 | 12.238% | $252.8385 | $252.84 | $252.85 | $252.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $173.52 | 12.798% | $195.7271 | $195.73 | $195.75 | $195.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $898.94 | $978.1986 | $978.20 | $978.15 | $978.20 | |