| 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 | $170.99 | 5.700% | $180.7364 | $180.74 | $180.75 | $180.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $247.79 | 8.729% | $269.4196 | $269.42 | $269.40 | $269.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $9.96 | 9.820% | $10.9381 | $10.94 | $10.95 | $10.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $160.94 | 9.158% | $175.6789 | $175.68 | $175.70 | $175.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $21.68 | 13.683% | $24.6465 | $24.65 | $24.65 | $24.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $195.76 | 9.103% | $213.58 | $213.58 | $213.60 | $213.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $235.38 | 10.365% | $259.7771 | $259.78 | $259.80 | $259.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,042.50 | $1,134.7766 | $1,134.79 | $1,134.85 | $1,134.70 | |