| 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 | $163.92 | 4.422% | $171.1685 | $171.17 | $171.15 | $171.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $180.51 | 7.858% | $194.6945 | $194.69 | $194.70 | $194.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $189.41 | 8.706% | $205.9 | $205.90 | $205.90 | $205.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $228.34 | 10.540% | $252.407 | $252.41 | $252.40 | $252.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $131.38 | 10.328% | $144.9489 | $144.95 | $144.95 | $144.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $5.25 | 5.763% | $5.5526 | $5.55 | $5.55 | $5.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $250.43 | 11.767% | $279.8981 | $279.90 | $279.90 | $279.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,149.24 | $1,254.5696 | $1,254.57 | $1,254.55 | $1,254.60 | |