| 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 | $162.27 | 5.333% | $170.9239 | $170.92 | $170.90 | $170.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $188.37 | 11.192% | $209.4524 | $209.45 | $209.45 | $209.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $207.69 | 13.549% | $235.8299 | $235.83 | $235.85 | $235.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $188.77 | 8.290% | $204.419 | $204.42 | $204.40 | $204.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $109.99 | 4.797% | $115.2662 | $115.27 | $115.25 | $115.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $128.49 | 5.863% | $136.0234 | $136.02 | $136.00 | $136.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $229.27 | 11.374% | $255.3472 | $255.35 | $255.35 | $255.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,214.85 | $1,327.2620 | $1,327.26 | $1,327.20 | $1,327.20 | |