| 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 | $170.32 | 5.745% | $180.1049 | $180.10 | $180.10 | $180.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $179.53 | 3.258% | $185.3791 | $185.38 | $185.40 | $185.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $146.87 | 7.595% | $158.0248 | $158.02 | $158.00 | $158.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $250.99 | 12.293% | $281.8442 | $281.84 | $281.85 | $281.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $10.50 | 8.815% | $11.4256 | $11.43 | $11.45 | $11.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $232.97 | 10.561% | $257.574 | $257.57 | $257.55 | $257.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $198.65 | 6.520% | $211.602 | $211.60 | $211.60 | $211.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,189.83 | $1,285.9546 | $1,285.94 | $1,285.95 | $1,285.90 | |