| 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 | $164.87 | 3.813% | $171.1565 | $171.16 | $171.15 | $171.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $220.97 | 12.856% | $249.3779 | $249.38 | $249.40 | $249.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $114.30 | 7.241% | $122.5765 | $122.58 | $122.60 | $122.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $141.38 | 9.526% | $154.8479 | $154.85 | $154.85 | $154.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $243.34 | 6.453% | $259.0427 | $259.04 | $259.05 | $259.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $237.84 | 7.788% | $256.363 | $256.36 | $256.35 | $256.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $242.91 | 6.498% | $258.6943 | $258.69 | $258.70 | $258.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,365.61 | $1,472.0588 | $1,472.06 | $1,472.10 | $1,472.10 | |