| 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 | $152.89 | 11.681% | $170.7491 | $170.75 | $170.75 | $170.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $199.54 | 9.599% | $218.6938 | $218.69 | $218.70 | $218.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $214.89 | 3.392% | $222.1791 | $222.18 | $222.20 | $222.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $158.27 | 7.498% | $170.1371 | $170.14 | $170.15 | $170.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $180.83 | 13.835% | $205.8478 | $205.85 | $205.85 | $205.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $179.60 | 9.314% | $196.3279 | $196.33 | $196.35 | $196.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $160.48 | 10.461% | $177.2678 | $177.27 | $177.25 | $177.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,246.50 | $1,361.2026 | $1,361.21 | $1,361.25 | $1,361.10 | |