| 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 | $157.31 | 5.384% | $165.7796 | $165.78 | $165.80 | $165.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $200.63 | 6.372% | $213.4141 | $213.41 | $213.40 | $213.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $230.39 | 7.142% | $246.8445 | $246.84 | $246.85 | $246.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $31.60 | 12.385% | $35.5137 | $35.51 | $35.50 | $35.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $174.92 | 8.523% | $189.8284 | $189.83 | $189.85 | $189.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $246.84 | 10.769% | $273.4222 | $273.42 | $273.40 | $273.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $130.65 | 11.329% | $145.4513 | $145.45 | $145.45 | $145.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,172.34 | $1,270.2538 | $1,270.24 | $1,270.25 | $1,270.20 | |