| 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 | $161.92 | 5.282% | $170.4726 | $170.47 | $170.45 | $170.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $225.36 | 12.625% | $253.8117 | $253.81 | $253.80 | $253.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $241.61 | 8.533% | $262.2266 | $262.23 | $262.25 | $262.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $93.62 | 6.767% | $99.9553 | $99.96 | $99.95 | $100.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $227.48 | 11.215% | $252.9919 | $252.99 | $253.00 | $253.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $26.34 | 4.874% | $27.6238 | $27.62 | $27.60 | $27.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $101.42 | 12.770% | $114.3713 | $114.37 | $114.35 | $114.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,077.75 | $1,181.4532 | $1,181.45 | $1,181.40 | $1,181.50 | |