| 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 | $162.47 | 5.352% | $171.1654 | $171.17 | $171.15 | $171.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $146.71 | 3.664% | $152.0855 | $152.09 | $152.10 | $152.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $130.84 | 6.340% | $139.1353 | $139.14 | $139.15 | $139.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $199.72 | 8.290% | $216.2768 | $216.28 | $216.30 | $216.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $236.77 | 11.423% | $263.8162 | $263.82 | $263.80 | $263.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $202.33 | 9.455% | $221.4603 | $221.46 | $221.45 | $221.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $231.27 | 6.675% | $246.7073 | $246.71 | $246.70 | $246.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,310.11 | $1,410.6468 | $1,410.67 | $1,410.65 | $1,410.70 | |