| 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 | $164.72 | 5.450% | $173.6972 | $173.70 | $173.70 | $173.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $173.72 | 6.348% | $184.7477 | $184.75 | $184.75 | $184.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $147.75 | 4.681% | $154.6662 | $154.67 | $154.65 | $154.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $164.67 | 12.413% | $185.1105 | $185.11 | $185.10 | $185.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $229.44 | 9.191% | $250.5278 | $250.53 | $250.55 | $250.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $111.96 | 8.582% | $121.5684 | $121.57 | $121.55 | $121.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $230.84 | 3.874% | $239.7827 | $239.78 | $239.80 | $239.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,223.10 | $1,310.1005 | $1,310.11 | $1,310.10 | $1,310.10 | |