| 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 | $170.73 | 5.611% | $180.3097 | $180.31 | $180.30 | $180.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $176.80 | 3.784% | $183.4901 | $183.49 | $183.50 | $183.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $223.65 | 9.628% | $245.183 | $245.18 | $245.20 | $245.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $14.53 | 12.475% | $16.3426 | $16.34 | $16.35 | $16.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $53.31 | 13.290% | $60.3949 | $60.39 | $60.40 | $60.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $250.83 | 5.138% | $263.7176 | $263.72 | $263.70 | $263.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $76.92 | 3.735% | $79.793 | $79.79 | $79.80 | $79.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $966.77 | $1,029.2309 | $1,029.22 | $1,029.25 | $1,029.20 | |