| 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 | $163.77 | 3.529% | $169.5494 | $169.55 | $169.55 | $169.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $190.78 | 7.312% | $204.7298 | $204.73 | $204.75 | $204.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $190.45 | 9.429% | $208.4075 | $208.41 | $208.40 | $208.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $237.72 | 7.711% | $256.0506 | $256.05 | $256.05 | $256.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $200.33 | 5.554% | $211.4563 | $211.46 | $211.45 | $211.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $237.28 | 8.732% | $257.9993 | $258.00 | $258.00 | $258.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $248.98 | 13.620% | $282.8911 | $282.89 | $282.90 | $282.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,469.31 | $1,591.0840 | $1,591.09 | $1,591.10 | $1,591.10 | |