| 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 | $162.94 | 5.245% | $171.4862 | $171.49 | $171.50 | $171.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $206.47 | 7.280% | $221.501 | $221.50 | $221.50 | $221.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $197.39 | 5.567% | $208.3787 | $208.38 | $208.40 | $208.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $63.99 | 10.459% | $70.6827 | $70.68 | $70.70 | $70.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $182.46 | 9.499% | $199.7919 | $199.79 | $199.80 | $199.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $231.73 | 6.181% | $246.0532 | $246.05 | $246.05 | $246.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $68.33 | 8.231% | $73.9542 | $73.95 | $73.95 | $74.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,113.31 | $1,191.8479 | $1,191.84 | $1,191.90 | $1,192.00 | |