| 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 | $28.76 | 6.635% | $30.6682 | $30.67 | $30.65 | $30.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $160.33 | 6.127% | $170.1534 | $170.15 | $170.15 | $170.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $209.63 | 9.301% | $229.1277 | $229.13 | $229.15 | $229.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $114.63 | 13.798% | $130.4466 | $130.45 | $130.45 | $130.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $186.27 | 10.753% | $206.2996 | $206.30 | $206.30 | $206.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $218.69 | 5.763% | $231.2931 | $231.29 | $231.30 | $231.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $177.40 | 9.868% | $194.9058 | $194.91 | $194.90 | $194.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,095.71 | $1,192.8944 | $1,192.90 | $1,192.90 | $1,192.90 | |