| 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 | $170.94 | 5.403% | $180.1759 | $180.18 | $180.20 | $180.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $152.70 | 12.145% | $171.2454 | $171.25 | $171.25 | $171.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $225.95 | 8.415% | $244.9637 | $244.96 | $244.95 | $245.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $172.80 | 8.600% | $187.6608 | $187.66 | $187.65 | $187.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $188.93 | 8.146% | $204.3202 | $204.32 | $204.30 | $204.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $188.75 | 10.396% | $208.3725 | $208.37 | $208.35 | $208.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $78.33 | 9.702% | $85.9296 | $85.93 | $85.95 | $85.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,178.40 | $1,282.6681 | $1,282.67 | $1,282.65 | $1,282.70 | |