| 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 | $162.48 | 5.574% | $171.5366 | $171.54 | $171.55 | $171.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $210.34 | 5.200% | $221.2777 | $221.28 | $221.30 | $221.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $184.39 | 4.685% | $193.0287 | $193.03 | $193.05 | $193.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $216.28 | 11.280% | $240.6764 | $240.68 | $240.70 | $240.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $72.68 | 13.454% | $82.4584 | $82.46 | $82.45 | $82.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $73.49 | 5.206% | $77.3159 | $77.32 | $77.30 | $77.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $240.72 | 4.634% | $251.875 | $251.88 | $251.90 | $251.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,160.38 | $1,238.1687 | $1,238.19 | $1,238.25 | $1,238.20 | |