| 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 | $179.68 | 6.460% | $191.2873 | $191.29 | $191.30 | $191.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $71.41 | 6.771% | $76.2452 | $76.25 | $76.25 | $76.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $24.46 | 5.748% | $25.866 | $25.87 | $25.85 | $25.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $209.57 | 9.385% | $229.2381 | $229.24 | $229.25 | $229.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $210.88 | 8.719% | $229.2666 | $229.27 | $229.25 | $229.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $229.27 | 12.163% | $257.1561 | $257.16 | $257.15 | $257.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $155.84 | 3.317% | $161.0092 | $161.01 | $161.00 | $161.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,081.11 | $1,170.0685 | $1,170.09 | $1,170.05 | $1,170.10 | |