| 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 | $161.62 | 5.257% | $170.1164 | $170.12 | $170.10 | $170.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $101.80 | 12.465% | $114.4894 | $114.49 | $114.50 | $114.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $247.31 | 5.275% | $260.3556 | $260.36 | $260.35 | $260.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $109.95 | 8.851% | $119.6817 | $119.68 | $119.70 | $119.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $239.27 | 7.300% | $256.7367 | $256.74 | $256.75 | $256.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $77.37 | 4.400% | $80.7743 | $80.77 | $80.75 | $80.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $203.46 | 11.860% | $227.5904 | $227.59 | $227.60 | $227.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,140.78 | $1,229.7445 | $1,229.75 | $1,229.75 | $1,229.80 | |