| 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 | $170.38 | 5.575% | $179.8787 | $179.88 | $179.90 | $179.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $232.30 | 11.600% | $259.2468 | $259.25 | $259.25 | $259.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $184.27 | 10.291% | $203.2332 | $203.23 | $203.25 | $203.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $147.44 | 6.731% | $157.3642 | $157.36 | $157.35 | $157.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $198.76 | 9.464% | $217.5706 | $217.57 | $217.55 | $217.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $165.51 | 12.108% | $185.55 | $185.55 | $185.55 | $185.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $126.73 | 7.607% | $136.3704 | $136.37 | $136.35 | $136.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,225.39 | $1,339.2139 | $1,339.21 | $1,339.20 | $1,339.30 | |