| 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 | $170.28 | 7.145% | $182.4465 | $182.45 | $182.45 | $182.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $238.85 | 9.503% | $261.5479 | $261.55 | $261.55 | $261.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $214.32 | 12.846% | $241.8515 | $241.85 | $241.85 | $241.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $115.34 | 13.170% | $130.5303 | $130.53 | $130.55 | $130.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $52.88 | 9.244% | $57.7682 | $57.77 | $57.75 | $57.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $9.79 | 10.815% | $10.8488 | $10.85 | $10.85 | $10.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $247.30 | 13.654% | $281.0663 | $281.07 | $281.05 | $281.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,048.76 | $1,166.0595 | $1,166.07 | $1,166.05 | $1,166.00 | |