| 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 | $170.30 | 6.480% | $181.3354 | $181.34 | $181.35 | $181.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $18.48 | 5.601% | $19.5151 | $19.52 | $19.50 | $19.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $159.54 | 12.254% | $179.09 | $179.09 | $179.10 | $179.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $122.48 | 6.406% | $130.3261 | $130.33 | $130.35 | $130.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $96.39 | 12.691% | $108.6229 | $108.62 | $108.60 | $108.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $231.70 | 9.869% | $254.5665 | $254.57 | $254.55 | $254.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $239.93 | 10.701% | $265.6049 | $265.60 | $265.60 | $265.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,038.82 | $1,139.0609 | $1,139.07 | $1,139.05 | $1,139.00 | |