| 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 | $170.32 | 5.456% | $179.6127 | $179.61 | $179.60 | $179.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $14.52 | 3.614% | $15.0448 | $15.04 | $15.05 | $15.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $194.27 | 11.433% | $216.4809 | $216.48 | $216.50 | $216.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $121.78 | 12.740% | $137.2948 | $137.29 | $137.30 | $137.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $82.93 | 8.793% | $90.222 | $90.22 | $90.20 | $90.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $236.77 | 8.795% | $257.5939 | $257.59 | $257.60 | $257.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $230.35 | 7.198% | $246.9306 | $246.93 | $246.95 | $246.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,050.94 | $1,143.1797 | $1,143.16 | $1,143.20 | $1,143.10 | |