| 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 | 6.182% | $180.8067 | $180.81 | $180.80 | $180.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $152.31 | 12.653% | $171.5818 | $171.58 | $171.60 | $171.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $172.78 | 11.847% | $193.2492 | $193.25 | $193.25 | $193.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $245.58 | 9.556% | $269.0476 | $269.05 | $269.05 | $269.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $37.39 | 10.646% | $41.3705 | $41.37 | $41.35 | $41.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $134.76 | 10.435% | $148.8222 | $148.82 | $148.80 | $148.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $196.32 | 12.345% | $220.5557 | $220.56 | $220.55 | $220.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,109.42 | $1,225.4337 | $1,225.44 | $1,225.40 | $1,225.40 | |