| 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 | $161.85 | 4.665% | $169.4003 | $169.40 | $169.40 | $169.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $230.38 | 9.286% | $251.7731 | $251.77 | $251.75 | $251.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $142.35 | 9.133% | $155.3508 | $155.35 | $155.35 | $155.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $249.57 | 3.336% | $257.8957 | $257.90 | $257.90 | $257.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $197.59 | 7.356% | $212.1247 | $212.12 | $212.10 | $212.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $228.58 | 11.519% | $254.9101 | $254.91 | $254.90 | $254.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $127.60 | 4.306% | $133.0945 | $133.09 | $133.10 | $133.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,337.92 | $1,434.5492 | $1,434.54 | $1,434.50 | $1,434.60 | |