| 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 | $162.87 | 5.250% | $171.4207 | $171.42 | $171.40 | $171.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $244.43 | 10.232% | $269.4401 | $269.44 | $269.45 | $269.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $233.93 | 6.286% | $248.6348 | $248.63 | $248.65 | $248.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $93.40 | 8.621% | $101.452 | $101.45 | $101.45 | $101.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $21.93 | 9.783% | $24.0754 | $24.08 | $24.10 | $24.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $174.91 | 7.533% | $188.086 | $188.09 | $188.10 | $188.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $234.57 | 12.840% | $264.6888 | $264.69 | $264.70 | $264.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,166.04 | $1,267.7978 | $1,267.80 | $1,267.85 | $1,267.80 | |