| 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 | $170.29 | 5.432% | $179.5402 | $179.54 | $179.55 | $179.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $137.93 | 7.431% | $148.1796 | $148.18 | $148.20 | $148.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $139.70 | 6.420% | $148.6687 | $148.67 | $148.65 | $148.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $235.68 | 12.479% | $265.0905 | $265.09 | $265.10 | $265.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $118.80 | 10.258% | $130.9865 | $130.99 | $131.00 | $131.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $26.89 | 6.343% | $28.5956 | $28.60 | $28.60 | $28.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $97.49 | 12.492% | $109.6685 | $109.67 | $109.65 | $109.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $926.78 | $1,010.7296 | $1,010.74 | $1,010.75 | $1,010.80 | |