| 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 | $173.56 | 5.773% | $183.5796 | $183.58 | $183.60 | $183.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $170.98 | 5.606% | $180.5651 | $180.57 | $180.55 | $180.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $230.86 | 5.615% | $243.8228 | $243.82 | $243.80 | $243.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $211.43 | 13.614% | $240.2141 | $240.21 | $240.20 | $240.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $164.59 | 6.380% | $175.0908 | $175.09 | $175.10 | $175.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $110.52 | 12.560% | $124.4013 | $124.40 | $124.40 | $124.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $99.98 | 3.874% | $103.8532 | $103.85 | $103.85 | $103.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,161.92 | $1,251.5269 | $1,251.52 | $1,251.50 | $1,251.60 | |