| 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 | $162.61 | 5.444% | $171.4625 | $171.46 | $171.45 | $171.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $188.98 | 8.198% | $204.4726 | $204.47 | $204.45 | $204.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $114.93 | 9.466% | $125.8093 | $125.81 | $125.80 | $125.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $151.53 | 12.230% | $170.0621 | $170.06 | $170.05 | $170.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $7.30 | 13.108% | $8.2569 | $8.26 | $8.25 | $8.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $208.74 | 10.783% | $231.2484 | $231.25 | $231.25 | $231.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $104.87 | 5.577% | $110.7186 | $110.72 | $110.70 | $110.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $938.96 | $1,022.0304 | $1,022.03 | $1,021.95 | $1,022.10 | |