| 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 | $163.93 | 5.608% | $173.1232 | $173.12 | $173.10 | $173.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $208.88 | 10.112% | $230.0019 | $230.00 | $230.00 | $230.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $217.74 | 5.289% | $229.2563 | $229.26 | $229.25 | $229.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $112.77 | 8.300% | $122.1299 | $122.13 | $122.15 | $122.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $155.59 | 7.843% | $167.7929 | $167.79 | $167.80 | $167.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $76.78 | 13.690% | $87.2912 | $87.29 | $87.30 | $87.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $244.32 | 6.590% | $260.4207 | $260.42 | $260.40 | $260.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,180.01 | $1,270.0161 | $1,270.01 | $1,270.00 | $1,270.00 | |