| 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 | $160.96 | 5.770% | $170.2474 | $170.25 | $170.25 | $170.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $155.43 | 6.532% | $165.5827 | $165.58 | $165.60 | $165.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $247.92 | 10.755% | $274.5838 | $274.58 | $274.60 | $274.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $110.75 | 9.551% | $121.3277 | $121.33 | $121.35 | $121.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $174.88 | 5.420% | $184.3585 | $184.36 | $184.35 | $184.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $89.35 | 8.714% | $97.136 | $97.14 | $97.15 | $97.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $233.32 | 8.380% | $252.8722 | $252.87 | $252.85 | $252.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,172.61 | $1,266.1083 | $1,266.11 | $1,266.15 | $1,266.10 | |