| 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 | $152.40 | 11.545% | $169.9946 | $169.99 | $170.00 | $170.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $235.55 | 4.108% | $245.2264 | $245.23 | $245.25 | $245.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $47.36 | 13.282% | $53.6504 | $53.65 | $53.65 | $53.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $226.54 | 13.226% | $256.5022 | $256.50 | $256.50 | $256.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $175.68 | 12.174% | $197.0673 | $197.07 | $197.05 | $197.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $95.36 | 5.391% | $100.5009 | $100.50 | $100.50 | $100.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $147.94 | 7.117% | $158.4689 | $158.47 | $158.45 | $158.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,080.83 | $1,181.4107 | $1,181.41 | $1,181.40 | $1,181.50 | |