| 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 | $150.90 | 13.236% | $170.8731 | $170.87 | $170.85 | $170.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $27.32 | 11.681% | $30.5112 | $30.51 | $30.50 | $30.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $175.54 | 4.225% | $182.9566 | $182.96 | $182.95 | $183.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $213.29 | 13.594% | $242.2846 | $242.28 | $242.30 | $242.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $65.66 | 10.841% | $72.7782 | $72.78 | $72.80 | $72.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $198.84 | 6.786% | $212.3333 | $212.33 | $212.35 | $212.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $248.97 | 5.549% | $262.7853 | $262.79 | $262.80 | $262.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,080.52 | $1,174.5223 | $1,174.52 | $1,174.55 | $1,174.60 | |