| 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 | $161.48 | 5.617% | $170.5503 | $170.55 | $170.55 | $170.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $226.27 | 6.254% | $240.4209 | $240.42 | $240.40 | $240.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $128.78 | 7.753% | $138.7643 | $138.76 | $138.75 | $138.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $22.31 | 9.348% | $24.3955 | $24.40 | $24.40 | $24.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $231.42 | 12.409% | $260.1369 | $260.14 | $260.15 | $260.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $220.95 | 13.678% | $251.1715 | $251.17 | $251.15 | $251.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $35.36 | 10.422% | $39.0452 | $39.05 | $39.05 | $39.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,026.57 | $1,124.4846 | $1,124.49 | $1,124.45 | $1,124.50 | |