| 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 | $161.27 | 5.336% | $169.8754 | $169.88 | $169.90 | $169.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $226.49 | 12.346% | $254.4525 | $254.45 | $254.45 | $254.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $164.46 | 5.125% | $172.8886 | $172.89 | $172.90 | $172.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $190.97 | 5.328% | $201.1449 | $201.14 | $201.15 | $201.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $175.69 | 4.544% | $183.6734 | $183.67 | $183.65 | $183.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $226.26 | 11.176% | $251.5468 | $251.55 | $251.55 | $251.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $27.92 | 7.699% | $30.0696 | $30.07 | $30.05 | $30.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,173.06 | $1,263.6512 | $1,263.65 | $1,263.65 | $1,263.70 | |