| 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 | $170.66 | 5.309% | $179.7203 | $179.72 | $179.70 | $179.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $227.71 | 4.153% | $237.1668 | $237.17 | $237.15 | $237.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $62.67 | 10.764% | $69.4158 | $69.42 | $69.40 | $69.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $127.90 | 8.392% | $138.6334 | $138.63 | $138.65 | $138.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $238.60 | 3.419% | $246.7577 | $246.76 | $246.75 | $246.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $127.74 | 8.216% | $138.2351 | $138.24 | $138.25 | $138.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $205.75 | 6.549% | $219.2246 | $219.22 | $219.20 | $219.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,161.03 | $1,229.1537 | $1,229.16 | $1,229.10 | $1,229.10 | |