| 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 | $162.89 | 5.808% | $172.3507 | $172.35 | $172.35 | $172.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $244.86 | 11.106% | $272.0542 | $272.05 | $272.05 | $272.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $200.34 | 7.366% | $215.097 | $215.10 | $215.10 | $215.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $7.61 | 12.313% | $8.547 | $8.55 | $8.55 | $8.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $114.79 | 11.711% | $128.2331 | $128.23 | $128.25 | $128.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $213.64 | 7.636% | $229.9536 | $229.95 | $229.95 | $230.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $101.31 | 13.331% | $114.8156 | $114.82 | $114.80 | $114.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,045.44 | $1,141.0512 | $1,141.05 | $1,141.05 | $1,141.10 | |