| 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 | $162.50 | 5.715% | $171.7869 | $171.79 | $171.80 | $171.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $105.46 | 9.547% | $115.5283 | $115.53 | $115.55 | $115.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $233.71 | 8.262% | $253.0191 | $253.02 | $253.00 | $253.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $147.75 | 9.607% | $161.9443 | $161.94 | $161.95 | $161.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $152.53 | 3.241% | $157.4735 | $157.47 | $157.45 | $157.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $168.48 | 9.715% | $184.8478 | $184.85 | $184.85 | $184.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $197.28 | 7.749% | $212.5672 | $212.57 | $212.55 | $212.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,167.71 | $1,257.1671 | $1,257.17 | $1,257.15 | $1,257.10 | |