| 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 | $163.27 | 5.127% | $171.6409 | $171.64 | $171.65 | $171.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $103.76 | 10.509% | $114.6641 | $114.66 | $114.65 | $114.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $214.99 | 7.352% | $230.7961 | $230.80 | $230.80 | $230.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $184.54 | 9.447% | $201.9735 | $201.97 | $201.95 | $202.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $105.64 | 9.151% | $115.3071 | $115.31 | $115.30 | $115.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $231.77 | 4.594% | $242.4175 | $242.42 | $242.40 | $242.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $82.80 | 13.190% | $93.7213 | $93.72 | $93.70 | $93.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,086.77 | $1,170.5205 | $1,170.52 | $1,170.45 | $1,170.50 | |