| 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 | $161.94 | 5.314% | $170.5455 | $170.55 | $170.55 | $170.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $161.83 | 3.714% | $167.8404 | $167.84 | $167.85 | $167.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $144.91 | 7.134% | $155.2479 | $155.25 | $155.25 | $155.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $206.98 | 4.580% | $216.4597 | $216.46 | $216.45 | $216.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $182.95 | 9.413% | $200.1711 | $200.17 | $200.15 | $200.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $175.76 | 9.822% | $193.0231 | $193.02 | $193.00 | $193.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $153.72 | 7.333% | $164.9923 | $164.99 | $165.00 | $165.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,188.09 | $1,268.2800 | $1,268.28 | $1,268.25 | $1,268.20 | |