| 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 | $163.44 | 5.689% | $172.7381 | $172.74 | $172.75 | $172.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $114.78 | 5.440% | $121.024 | $121.02 | $121.00 | $121.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $225.96 | 5.114% | $237.5156 | $237.52 | $237.50 | $237.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $246.32 | 8.835% | $268.0824 | $268.08 | $268.10 | $268.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $59.61 | 10.524% | $65.8834 | $65.88 | $65.90 | $65.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $205.53 | 9.701% | $225.4685 | $225.47 | $225.45 | $225.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $199.48 | 11.520% | $222.4601 | $222.46 | $222.45 | $222.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,215.12 | $1,313.1721 | $1,313.17 | $1,313.15 | $1,313.20 | |