| 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 | $160.38 | 6.596% | $170.9587 | $170.96 | $170.95 | $171.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $239.65 | 13.436% | $271.8494 | $271.85 | $271.85 | $271.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $129.93 | 6.290% | $138.1026 | $138.10 | $138.10 | $138.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $45.27 | 5.333% | $47.6842 | $47.68 | $47.70 | $47.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $21.63 | 4.117% | $22.5205 | $22.52 | $22.50 | $22.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $249.64 | 12.194% | $280.0811 | $280.08 | $280.10 | $280.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $192.74 | 6.204% | $204.6976 | $204.70 | $204.70 | $204.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,039.24 | $1,135.8941 | $1,135.89 | $1,135.90 | $1,135.90 | |