| 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 | $155.67 | 5.630% | $164.4342 | $164.43 | $164.45 | $164.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $161.31 | 12.688% | $181.777 | $181.78 | $181.80 | $181.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $169.73 | 13.631% | $192.8659 | $192.87 | $192.85 | $192.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $159.53 | 7.841% | $172.0387 | $172.04 | $172.05 | $172.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $244.67 | 10.457% | $270.2551 | $270.26 | $270.25 | $270.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $233.50 | 7.333% | $250.6226 | $250.62 | $250.60 | $250.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $192.87 | 7.335% | $207.017 | $207.02 | $207.00 | $207.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,317.28 | $1,439.0105 | $1,439.02 | $1,439.00 | $1,439.00 | |