| 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 | $162.79 | 5.306% | $171.4276 | $171.43 | $171.45 | $171.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $15.61 | 13.395% | $17.701 | $17.70 | $17.70 | $17.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $143.87 | 12.634% | $162.0465 | $162.05 | $162.05 | $162.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $211.81 | 9.616% | $232.1776 | $232.18 | $232.20 | $232.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $232.32 | 3.405% | $240.2305 | $240.23 | $240.25 | $240.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $56.35 | 10.262% | $62.1326 | $62.13 | $62.15 | $62.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $235.47 | 12.230% | $264.268 | $264.27 | $264.25 | $264.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,058.22 | $1,149.9838 | $1,149.99 | $1,150.05 | $1,149.90 | |