| 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 | $163.26 | 4.274% | $170.2377 | $170.24 | $170.25 | $170.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $241.93 | 9.868% | $265.8037 | $265.80 | $265.80 | $265.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $216.79 | 3.580% | $224.5511 | $224.55 | $224.55 | $224.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $220.76 | 6.659% | $235.4604 | $235.46 | $235.45 | $235.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $167.79 | 5.515% | $177.0436 | $177.04 | $177.05 | $177.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $124.33 | 4.840% | $130.3476 | $130.35 | $130.35 | $130.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $216.82 | 4.204% | $225.9351 | $225.94 | $225.95 | $225.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,351.68 | $1,429.3792 | $1,429.38 | $1,429.40 | $1,429.30 | |