| 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 | $169.36 | 6.437% | $180.2617 | $180.26 | $180.25 | $180.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $240.71 | 7.822% | $259.5383 | $259.54 | $259.55 | $259.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $44.78 | 10.165% | $49.3319 | $49.33 | $49.35 | $49.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $74.82 | 11.312% | $83.2836 | $83.28 | $83.30 | $83.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $222.80 | 13.322% | $252.4814 | $252.48 | $252.50 | $252.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $213.52 | 10.436% | $235.8029 | $235.80 | $235.80 | $235.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $113.71 | 10.493% | $125.6416 | $125.64 | $125.65 | $125.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,079.70 | $1,186.3414 | $1,186.33 | $1,186.40 | $1,186.30 | |