| 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 | $160.92 | 11.765% | $179.8522 | $179.85 | $179.85 | $179.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $203.39 | 4.715% | $212.9798 | $212.98 | $213.00 | $213.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $129.94 | 7.700% | $139.9454 | $139.95 | $139.95 | $139.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $217.36 | 6.649% | $231.8123 | $231.81 | $231.80 | $231.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $112.57 | 6.676% | $120.0852 | $120.09 | $120.10 | $120.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $170.70 | 5.718% | $180.4606 | $180.46 | $180.45 | $180.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $146.82 | 4.441% | $153.3403 | $153.34 | $153.35 | $153.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,141.70 | $1,218.4758 | $1,218.48 | $1,218.50 | $1,218.50 | |