| 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 | $160.45 | 9.832% | $176.2254 | $176.23 | $176.25 | $176.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $59.78 | 7.775% | $64.4279 | $64.43 | $64.45 | $64.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $238.84 | 13.354% | $270.7347 | $270.73 | $270.75 | $270.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $12.91 | 5.644% | $13.6386 | $13.64 | $13.65 | $13.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $191.71 | 13.663% | $217.9033 | $217.90 | $217.90 | $217.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $199.81 | 10.671% | $221.1317 | $221.13 | $221.15 | $221.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $162.56 | 5.184% | $170.9871 | $170.99 | $171.00 | $171.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,026.06 | $1,135.0487 | $1,135.05 | $1,135.15 | $1,134.90 | |