| 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 | $170.25 | 7.575% | $183.1464 | $183.15 | $183.15 | $183.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $166.78 | 9.859% | $183.2228 | $183.22 | $183.20 | $183.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $226.58 | 6.188% | $240.6008 | $240.60 | $240.60 | $240.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $129.56 | 5.685% | $136.9255 | $136.93 | $136.95 | $136.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $130.41 | 9.655% | $143.0011 | $143.00 | $143.00 | $143.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $147.54 | 12.399% | $165.8335 | $165.83 | $165.85 | $165.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $195.34 | 3.714% | $202.5949 | $202.59 | $202.60 | $202.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,166.46 | $1,255.3250 | $1,255.32 | $1,255.35 | $1,255.20 | |