| 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 | $162.74 | 5.412% | $171.5475 | $171.55 | $171.55 | $171.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $135.61 | 5.869% | $143.569 | $143.57 | $143.55 | $143.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $67.63 | 4.824% | $70.8925 | $70.89 | $70.90 | $70.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $229.75 | 13.343% | $260.4055 | $260.41 | $260.40 | $260.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $186.38 | 8.109% | $201.4936 | $201.49 | $201.50 | $201.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $100.54 | 8.181% | $108.7652 | $108.77 | $108.75 | $108.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $222.43 | 8.314% | $240.9228 | $240.92 | $240.90 | $240.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,105.08 | $1,197.5961 | $1,197.60 | $1,197.55 | $1,197.60 | |