| 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 | $162.61 | 5.748% | $171.9568 | $171.96 | $171.95 | $172.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $86.95 | 6.742% | $92.8122 | $92.81 | $92.80 | $92.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $239.51 | 6.455% | $254.9704 | $254.97 | $254.95 | $255.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $9.98 | 11.116% | $11.0894 | $11.09 | $11.10 | $11.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $246.43 | 9.135% | $268.9414 | $268.94 | $268.95 | $268.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $121.91 | 11.513% | $135.9455 | $135.95 | $135.95 | $135.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $228.82 | 4.838% | $239.8903 | $239.89 | $239.90 | $239.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,096.21 | $1,175.6060 | $1,175.61 | $1,175.60 | $1,175.60 | |