| 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 | $164.97 | 5.191% | $173.5336 | $173.53 | $173.55 | $173.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $202.62 | 6.275% | $215.3344 | $215.33 | $215.35 | $215.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $249.41 | 5.189% | $262.3519 | $262.35 | $262.35 | $262.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $152.42 | 8.400% | $165.2233 | $165.22 | $165.20 | $165.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $249.90 | 6.770% | $266.8182 | $266.82 | $266.80 | $266.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $115.57 | 11.823% | $129.2338 | $129.23 | $129.25 | $129.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $217.86 | 4.255% | $227.1299 | $227.13 | $227.15 | $227.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,352.75 | $1,439.6251 | $1,439.61 | $1,439.65 | $1,439.50 | |