| 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 | $162.60 | 5.335% | $171.2747 | $171.27 | $171.25 | $171.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $238.63 | 7.702% | $257.0093 | $257.01 | $257.00 | $257.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $213.87 | 9.477% | $234.1385 | $234.14 | $234.15 | $234.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $60.71 | 3.470% | $62.8166 | $62.82 | $62.80 | $62.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $174.49 | 4.619% | $182.5497 | $182.55 | $182.55 | $182.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $240.53 | 5.205% | $253.0496 | $253.05 | $253.05 | $253.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $180.37 | 4.463% | $188.4199 | $188.42 | $188.40 | $188.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,271.20 | $1,349.2583 | $1,349.26 | $1,349.20 | $1,349.10 | |