| 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 | $162.30 | 5.505% | $171.2346 | $171.23 | $171.25 | $171.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $216.96 | 10.374% | $239.4674 | $239.47 | $239.45 | $239.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $93.76 | 9.184% | $102.3709 | $102.37 | $102.35 | $102.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $88.44 | 12.746% | $99.7126 | $99.71 | $99.70 | $99.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $217.76 | 10.328% | $240.2503 | $240.25 | $240.25 | $240.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $63.69 | 7.162% | $68.2515 | $68.25 | $68.25 | $68.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $35.81 | 5.663% | $37.8379 | $37.84 | $37.85 | $37.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $878.72 | $959.1252 | $959.12 | $959.10 | $959.20 | |