| 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 | $162.59 | 5.673% | $171.8137 | $171.81 | $171.80 | $171.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $161.29 | 10.192% | $177.7287 | $177.73 | $177.75 | $177.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $201.59 | 11.199% | $224.1661 | $224.17 | $224.15 | $224.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $181.59 | 6.846% | $194.0217 | $194.02 | $194.00 | $194.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $111.60 | 3.773% | $115.8107 | $115.81 | $115.80 | $115.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $227.70 | 10.643% | $251.9341 | $251.93 | $251.95 | $251.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $133.57 | 13.190% | $151.1879 | $151.19 | $151.20 | $151.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,179.93 | $1,286.6629 | $1,286.66 | $1,286.65 | $1,286.60 | |