| 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 | $172.60 | 5.783% | $182.5815 | $182.58 | $182.60 | $182.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $182.49 | 5.605% | $192.7186 | $192.72 | $192.70 | $192.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $68.27 | 3.251% | $70.4895 | $70.49 | $70.50 | $70.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $200.46 | 5.625% | $211.7359 | $211.74 | $211.75 | $211.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $236.55 | 6.734% | $252.4793 | $252.48 | $252.50 | $252.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $125.65 | 13.123% | $142.139 | $142.14 | $142.15 | $142.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $229.90 | 6.798% | $245.5286 | $245.53 | $245.55 | $245.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,215.92 | $1,297.6724 | $1,297.68 | $1,297.75 | $1,297.60 | |