| 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 | $161.99 | 6.477% | $172.4821 | $172.48 | $172.50 | $172.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $245.25 | 10.308% | $270.5304 | $270.53 | $270.55 | $270.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $172.27 | 7.551% | $185.2781 | $185.28 | $185.30 | $185.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $237.47 | 9.688% | $260.4761 | $260.48 | $260.50 | $260.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $185.94 | 11.537% | $207.3919 | $207.39 | $207.40 | $207.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $233.32 | 5.165% | $245.371 | $245.37 | $245.35 | $245.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $36.68 | 10.281% | $40.4511 | $40.45 | $40.45 | $40.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,272.92 | $1,381.9807 | $1,381.98 | $1,382.05 | $1,382.10 | |