| 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 | $162.60 | 5.354% | $171.3056 | $171.31 | $171.30 | $171.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $139.91 | 11.189% | $155.5645 | $155.56 | $155.55 | $155.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $45.97 | 9.729% | $50.4424 | $50.44 | $50.45 | $50.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $153.64 | 9.406% | $168.0914 | $168.09 | $168.10 | $168.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $206.60 | 5.248% | $217.4424 | $217.44 | $217.45 | $217.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $249.29 | 11.609% | $278.2301 | $278.23 | $278.25 | $278.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $220.37 | 9.768% | $241.8957 | $241.90 | $241.90 | $241.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,178.38 | $1,282.9721 | $1,282.97 | $1,283.00 | $1,282.90 | |