| 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 | $162.58 | 5.323% | $171.2341 | $171.23 | $171.25 | $171.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $47.84 | 5.573% | $50.5061 | $50.51 | $50.50 | $50.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $111.42 | 5.121% | $117.1258 | $117.13 | $117.15 | $117.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $198.89 | 3.528% | $205.9068 | $205.91 | $205.90 | $205.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $240.33 | 3.126% | $247.8427 | $247.84 | $247.85 | $247.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $247.91 | 7.465% | $266.4165 | $266.42 | $266.40 | $266.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $140.63 | 3.527% | $145.59 | $145.59 | $145.60 | $145.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,149.60 | $1,204.6220 | $1,204.63 | $1,204.65 | $1,204.50 | |