| 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 | $170.75 | 3.815% | $177.2641 | $177.26 | $177.25 | $177.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $209.87 | 5.132% | $220.6405 | $220.64 | $220.65 | $220.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $230.99 | 5.188% | $242.9738 | $242.97 | $242.95 | $243.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $59.25 | 10.592% | $65.5258 | $65.53 | $65.55 | $65.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $39.27 | 11.694% | $43.8622 | $43.86 | $43.85 | $43.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $161.47 | 12.139% | $181.0708 | $181.07 | $181.05 | $181.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $247.42 | 4.341% | $258.1605 | $258.16 | $258.15 | $258.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,119.02 | $1,189.4977 | $1,189.49 | $1,189.45 | $1,189.60 | |