| 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 | $170.90 | 3.163% | $176.3056 | $176.31 | $176.30 | $176.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $149.27 | 7.673% | $160.7235 | $160.72 | $160.70 | $160.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $159.36 | 9.228% | $174.0657 | $174.07 | $174.05 | $174.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $120.70 | 12.625% | $135.9384 | $135.94 | $135.95 | $135.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $223.74 | 4.816% | $234.5153 | $234.52 | $234.50 | $234.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $125.31 | 4.402% | $130.8261 | $130.83 | $130.85 | $130.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $243.77 | 13.289% | $276.1646 | $276.16 | $276.15 | $276.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,193.05 | $1,288.5392 | $1,288.55 | $1,288.50 | $1,288.50 | |