| 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 | $170.73 | 3.318% | $176.3948 | $176.39 | $176.40 | $176.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $83.59 | 8.531% | $90.7211 | $90.72 | $90.70 | $90.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $147.25 | 8.486% | $159.7456 | $159.75 | $159.75 | $159.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $225.25 | 12.273% | $252.8949 | $252.89 | $252.90 | $252.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $240.78 | 7.628% | $259.1467 | $259.15 | $259.15 | $259.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $112.66 | 11.744% | $125.8908 | $125.89 | $125.90 | $125.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $201.94 | 11.169% | $224.4947 | $224.49 | $224.50 | $224.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,182.20 | $1,289.2886 | $1,289.28 | $1,289.30 | $1,289.20 | |