| 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 | $158.49 | 7.303% | $170.0645 | $170.06 | $170.05 | $170.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $184.43 | 6.531% | $196.4751 | $196.48 | $196.50 | $196.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $191.53 | 7.206% | $205.3317 | $205.33 | $205.35 | $205.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $14.88 | 12.154% | $16.6885 | $16.69 | $16.70 | $16.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $220.42 | 11.336% | $245.4068 | $245.41 | $245.40 | $245.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $177.32 | 11.211% | $197.1993 | $197.20 | $197.20 | $197.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $97.50 | 3.277% | $100.6951 | $100.70 | $100.70 | $100.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,044.57 | $1,131.8610 | $1,131.87 | $1,131.90 | $1,131.90 | |