| 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 | $162.86 | 5.329% | $171.5388 | $171.54 | $171.55 | $171.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $114.43 | 5.719% | $120.9743 | $120.97 | $120.95 | $121.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $220.37 | 5.458% | $232.3978 | $232.40 | $232.40 | $232.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $197.95 | 5.278% | $208.3978 | $208.40 | $208.40 | $208.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $139.45 | 3.323% | $144.0839 | $144.08 | $144.10 | $144.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $112.65 | 9.519% | $123.3732 | $123.37 | $123.35 | $123.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $218.47 | 9.617% | $239.4803 | $239.48 | $239.50 | $239.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,166.18 | $1,240.2461 | $1,240.24 | $1,240.25 | $1,240.30 | |