| 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 | $160.51 | 8.134% | $173.5659 | $173.57 | $173.55 | $173.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $88.63 | 3.864% | $92.0547 | $92.05 | $92.05 | $92.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $119.70 | 4.686% | $125.3091 | $125.31 | $125.30 | $125.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $249.60 | 13.399% | $283.0439 | $283.04 | $283.05 | $283.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $148.89 | 12.525% | $167.5385 | $167.54 | $167.55 | $167.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $238.30 | 8.178% | $257.7882 | $257.79 | $257.80 | $257.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $157.86 | 9.263% | $172.4826 | $172.48 | $172.50 | $172.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,163.49 | $1,271.7829 | $1,271.78 | $1,271.80 | $1,271.80 | |