| 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 | $162.34 | 5.450% | $171.1875 | $171.19 | $171.20 | $171.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $188.48 | 10.424% | $208.1272 | $208.13 | $208.15 | $208.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $242.38 | 10.541% | $267.9293 | $267.93 | $267.95 | $267.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $201.93 | 7.359% | $216.79 | $216.79 | $216.80 | $216.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $117.49 | 5.432% | $123.8721 | $123.87 | $123.85 | $123.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $220.71 | 8.492% | $239.4527 | $239.45 | $239.45 | $239.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $120.46 | 10.337% | $132.912 | $132.91 | $132.90 | $132.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,253.79 | $1,360.2708 | $1,360.27 | $1,360.30 | $1,360.30 | |