| 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 | $169.99 | 6.354% | $180.7912 | $180.79 | $180.80 | $180.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $199.53 | 13.502% | $226.4705 | $226.47 | $226.45 | $226.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $244.37 | 3.554% | $253.0549 | $253.05 | $253.05 | $253.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $195.72 | 12.260% | $219.7153 | $219.72 | $219.70 | $219.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $191.44 | 13.799% | $217.8568 | $217.86 | $217.85 | $217.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $201.75 | 4.354% | $210.5342 | $210.53 | $210.55 | $210.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $164.78 | 3.573% | $170.6676 | $170.67 | $170.65 | $170.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,367.58 | $1,479.0905 | $1,479.09 | $1,479.05 | $1,479.20 | |