| 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 | $170.78 | 8.595% | $185.4585 | $185.46 | $185.45 | $185.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $241.78 | 9.571% | $264.9208 | $264.92 | $264.90 | $264.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $157.95 | 11.381% | $175.9263 | $175.93 | $175.95 | $175.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $152.38 | 11.453% | $169.8321 | $169.83 | $169.85 | $169.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $226.95 | 8.467% | $246.1659 | $246.17 | $246.15 | $246.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $204.38 | 12.843% | $230.6285 | $230.63 | $230.65 | $230.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $20.64 | 6.713% | $22.0256 | $22.03 | $22.05 | $22.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,174.86 | $1,294.9577 | $1,294.97 | $1,295.00 | $1,294.90 | |