| 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 | $170.49 | 5.495% | $179.8584 | $179.86 | $179.85 | $179.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $156.46 | 12.491% | $176.0034 | $176.00 | $176.00 | $176.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $218.37 | 12.321% | $245.2754 | $245.28 | $245.30 | $245.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $31.73 | 11.739% | $35.4548 | $35.45 | $35.45 | $35.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $237.65 | 13.624% | $270.0274 | $270.03 | $270.05 | $270.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $70.87 | 13.378% | $80.351 | $80.35 | $80.35 | $80.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $224.98 | 3.605% | $233.0905 | $233.09 | $233.10 | $233.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,110.55 | $1,220.0609 | $1,220.06 | $1,220.10 | $1,220.20 | |