| 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 | $164.65 | 4.228% | $171.6114 | $171.61 | $171.60 | $171.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $234.85 | 8.804% | $255.5262 | $255.53 | $255.55 | $255.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $169.66 | 6.563% | $180.7948 | $180.79 | $180.80 | $180.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $156.70 | 4.393% | $163.5838 | $163.58 | $163.60 | $163.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $51.68 | 3.215% | $53.3415 | $53.34 | $53.35 | $53.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $106.32 | 13.426% | $120.5945 | $120.59 | $120.60 | $120.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $195.62 | 10.499% | $216.1581 | $216.16 | $216.15 | $216.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,079.48 | $1,161.6103 | $1,161.60 | $1,161.65 | $1,161.60 | |