| 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 | $169.80 | 8.836% | $184.8035 | $184.80 | $184.80 | $184.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $246.44 | 8.845% | $268.2376 | $268.24 | $268.25 | $268.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $161.77 | 4.449% | $168.9671 | $168.97 | $168.95 | $169.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $194.74 | 9.493% | $213.2267 | $213.23 | $213.25 | $213.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $70.51 | 10.548% | $77.9474 | $77.95 | $77.95 | $77.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $107.96 | 9.363% | $118.0683 | $118.07 | $118.05 | $118.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $209.34 | 7.640% | $225.3336 | $225.33 | $225.35 | $225.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,160.56 | $1,256.5842 | $1,256.59 | $1,256.60 | $1,256.50 | |