| 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 | $162.54 | 4.718% | $170.2086 | $170.21 | $170.20 | $170.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $227.91 | 11.282% | $253.6228 | $253.62 | $253.60 | $253.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $231.69 | 3.780% | $240.4479 | $240.45 | $240.45 | $240.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $133.67 | 12.586% | $150.4937 | $150.49 | $150.50 | $150.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $124.86 | 3.487% | $129.2139 | $129.21 | $129.20 | $129.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $243.48 | 12.432% | $273.7494 | $273.75 | $273.75 | $273.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $67.44 | 6.315% | $71.6988 | $71.70 | $71.70 | $71.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,191.59 | $1,289.4351 | $1,289.43 | $1,289.40 | $1,289.30 | |