| 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 | $162.35 | 5.608% | $171.4546 | $171.45 | $171.45 | $171.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $123.36 | 9.191% | $134.698 | $134.70 | $134.70 | $134.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $212.39 | 12.699% | $239.3614 | $239.36 | $239.35 | $239.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $71.25 | 3.664% | $73.8606 | $73.86 | $73.85 | $73.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $147.34 | 8.481% | $159.8359 | $159.84 | $159.85 | $159.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $100.92 | 10.811% | $111.8305 | $111.83 | $111.85 | $111.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $212.55 | 11.578% | $237.159 | $237.16 | $237.15 | $237.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,030.16 | $1,128.2000 | $1,128.20 | $1,128.20 | $1,128.30 | |