| 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 | $161.89 | 5.433% | $170.6855 | $170.69 | $170.70 | $170.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $172.57 | 8.429% | $187.1159 | $187.12 | $187.10 | $187.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $245.29 | 12.628% | $276.2652 | $276.27 | $276.25 | $276.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $198.79 | 13.679% | $225.9825 | $225.98 | $226.00 | $226.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $92.74 | 5.336% | $97.6886 | $97.69 | $97.70 | $97.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $25.99 | 11.874% | $29.0761 | $29.08 | $29.10 | $29.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $229.95 | 12.325% | $258.2913 | $258.29 | $258.30 | $258.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,127.22 | $1,245.1051 | $1,245.12 | $1,245.15 | $1,245.20 | |