| 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 | $170.98 | 11.869% | $191.2736 | $191.27 | $191.25 | $191.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $104.85 | 5.171% | $110.2718 | $110.27 | $110.25 | $110.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $238.55 | 7.244% | $255.8306 | $255.83 | $255.85 | $255.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $159.90 | 11.691% | $178.5939 | $178.59 | $178.60 | $178.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $118.29 | 7.777% | $127.4894 | $127.49 | $127.50 | $127.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $48.46 | 9.431% | $53.0303 | $53.03 | $53.05 | $53.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $229.57 | 7.578% | $246.9668 | $246.97 | $246.95 | $247.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,070.60 | $1,163.4564 | $1,163.45 | $1,163.45 | $1,163.50 | |