| 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 | $170.65 | 5.822% | $180.5852 | $180.59 | $180.60 | $180.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $132.30 | 9.756% | $145.2072 | $145.21 | $145.20 | $145.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $234.95 | 13.124% | $265.7848 | $265.78 | $265.80 | $265.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $194.68 | 11.419% | $216.9105 | $216.91 | $216.90 | $216.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $138.38 | 7.512% | $148.7751 | $148.78 | $148.80 | $148.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $185.87 | 3.597% | $192.5557 | $192.56 | $192.55 | $192.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $237.63 | 10.452% | $262.4671 | $262.47 | $262.45 | $262.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,294.46 | $1,412.2856 | $1,412.30 | $1,412.30 | $1,412.40 | |