| 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 | $161.97 | 5.627% | $171.0841 | $171.08 | $171.10 | $171.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $167.60 | 9.455% | $183.4466 | $183.45 | $183.45 | $183.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $143.67 | 13.239% | $162.6905 | $162.69 | $162.70 | $162.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $250.46 | 8.723% | $272.3076 | $272.31 | $272.30 | $272.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $241.51 | 12.636% | $272.0272 | $272.03 | $272.05 | $272.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $230.39 | 13.195% | $260.79 | $260.79 | $260.80 | $260.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $200.69 | 3.627% | $207.969 | $207.97 | $207.95 | $208.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,396.29 | $1,530.3150 | $1,530.32 | $1,530.35 | $1,530.30 | |