| 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 | $163.36 | 3.523% | $169.1152 | $169.12 | $169.10 | $169.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $149.25 | 5.750% | $157.8319 | $157.83 | $157.85 | $157.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $231.28 | 9.730% | $253.7835 | $253.78 | $253.80 | $253.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $122.32 | 5.112% | $128.573 | $128.57 | $128.55 | $128.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $247.89 | 3.294% | $256.0555 | $256.06 | $256.05 | $256.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $243.83 | 12.144% | $273.4407 | $273.44 | $273.45 | $273.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $204.57 | 12.368% | $229.8712 | $229.87 | $229.85 | $229.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,362.50 | $1,468.6710 | $1,468.67 | $1,468.65 | $1,468.70 | |