| 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 | $170.48 | 5.106% | $179.1847 | $179.18 | $179.20 | $179.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $148.25 | 8.268% | $160.5073 | $160.51 | $160.50 | $160.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $198.74 | 4.232% | $207.1507 | $207.15 | $207.15 | $207.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $37.38 | 4.666% | $39.1242 | $39.12 | $39.10 | $39.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $240.50 | 8.612% | $261.2119 | $261.21 | $261.20 | $261.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $224.58 | 10.351% | $247.8263 | $247.83 | $247.85 | $247.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $57.91 | 13.532% | $65.7464 | $65.75 | $65.75 | $65.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,077.84 | $1,160.7515 | $1,160.75 | $1,160.75 | $1,160.70 | |