| 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 | $170.99 | 5.541% | $180.4646 | $180.46 | $180.45 | $180.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $239.36 | 13.475% | $271.6138 | $271.61 | $271.60 | $271.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $111.78 | 12.174% | $125.3881 | $125.39 | $125.40 | $125.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $181.37 | 7.573% | $195.1052 | $195.11 | $195.10 | $195.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $15.61 | 11.689% | $17.4347 | $17.43 | $17.45 | $17.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $199.72 | 6.552% | $212.8057 | $212.81 | $212.80 | $212.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $238.75 | 7.822% | $257.425 | $257.43 | $257.45 | $257.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,157.58 | $1,260.2371 | $1,260.24 | $1,260.25 | $1,260.20 | |