| 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 | $153.67 | 5.600% | $162.2755 | $162.28 | $162.30 | $162.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $222.36 | 5.132% | $233.7715 | $233.77 | $233.75 | $233.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $248.73 | 4.750% | $260.5447 | $260.54 | $260.55 | $260.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $233.41 | 3.168% | $240.8044 | $240.80 | $240.80 | $240.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $206.51 | 12.159% | $231.6196 | $231.62 | $231.60 | $231.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $71.36 | 8.668% | $77.5455 | $77.55 | $77.55 | $77.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $56.71 | 13.591% | $64.4175 | $64.42 | $64.40 | $64.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,192.75 | $1,270.9787 | $1,270.98 | $1,270.95 | $1,270.90 | |