| 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 | $170.61 | 5.777% | $180.4661 | $180.47 | $180.45 | $180.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $201.74 | 5.488% | $212.8115 | $212.81 | $212.80 | $212.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $230.26 | 6.553% | $245.3489 | $245.35 | $245.35 | $245.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $240.76 | 9.725% | $264.1739 | $264.17 | $264.15 | $264.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $245.92 | 3.802% | $255.2699 | $255.27 | $255.25 | $255.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $210.72 | 3.531% | $218.1605 | $218.16 | $218.15 | $218.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $81.84 | 5.280% | $86.1612 | $86.16 | $86.15 | $86.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,381.85 | $1,462.3920 | $1,462.39 | $1,462.30 | $1,462.50 | |