| 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 | $161.64 | 5.578% | $170.6563 | $170.66 | $170.65 | $170.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $144.37 | 5.686% | $152.5789 | $152.58 | $152.60 | $152.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $172.61 | 6.156% | $183.2359 | $183.24 | $183.25 | $183.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $250.25 | 4.536% | $261.6013 | $261.60 | $261.60 | $261.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $115.27 | 8.281% | $124.8155 | $124.82 | $124.80 | $124.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $247.97 | 9.275% | $270.9692 | $270.97 | $270.95 | $271.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $31.70 | 8.545% | $34.4088 | $34.41 | $34.40 | $34.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,123.81 | $1,198.2659 | $1,198.28 | $1,198.25 | $1,198.30 | |