| 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 | $170.56 | 9.728% | $187.1521 | $187.15 | $187.15 | $187.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $240.39 | 5.817% | $254.3735 | $254.37 | $254.35 | $254.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $188.34 | 10.445% | $208.0121 | $208.01 | $208.00 | $208.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $45.82 | 3.702% | $47.5163 | $47.52 | $47.50 | $47.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $238.67 | 11.330% | $265.7113 | $265.71 | $265.70 | $265.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $124.86 | 10.543% | $138.024 | $138.02 | $138.00 | $138.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $189.79 | 10.402% | $209.532 | $209.53 | $209.55 | $209.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,198.43 | $1,310.3213 | $1,310.31 | $1,310.25 | $1,310.30 | |