| 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 | $169.74 | 10.859% | $188.1721 | $188.17 | $188.15 | $188.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $158.91 | 3.205% | $164.0031 | $164.00 | $164.00 | $164.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $222.58 | 7.759% | $239.85 | $239.85 | $239.85 | $239.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $215.74 | 6.624% | $230.0306 | $230.03 | $230.05 | $230.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $164.90 | 8.128% | $178.3031 | $178.30 | $178.30 | $178.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $171.90 | 11.781% | $192.1515 | $192.15 | $192.15 | $192.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $57.83 | 8.511% | $62.7519 | $62.75 | $62.75 | $62.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,161.60 | $1,255.2623 | $1,255.25 | $1,255.25 | $1,255.40 | |