| 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 | $162.33 | 5.821% | $171.7792 | $171.78 | $171.80 | $171.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $87.48 | 4.612% | $91.5146 | $91.51 | $91.50 | $91.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $83.97 | 13.362% | $95.1901 | $95.19 | $95.20 | $95.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $202.28 | 6.417% | $215.2603 | $215.26 | $215.25 | $215.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $158.86 | 12.471% | $178.6714 | $178.67 | $178.65 | $178.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $228.35 | 12.476% | $256.8389 | $256.84 | $256.85 | $256.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $138.50 | 7.258% | $148.5523 | $148.55 | $148.55 | $148.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,061.77 | $1,157.8068 | $1,157.80 | $1,157.80 | $1,157.90 | |