| 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 | $170.25 | 6.431% | $181.1988 | $181.20 | $181.20 | $181.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $207.77 | 4.542% | $217.2069 | $217.21 | $217.20 | $217.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $245.93 | 13.828% | $279.9372 | $279.94 | $279.95 | $279.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $125.63 | 6.546% | $133.8537 | $133.85 | $133.85 | $133.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $20.37 | 8.656% | $22.1332 | $22.13 | $22.15 | $22.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $247.31 | 13.501% | $280.6993 | $280.70 | $280.70 | $280.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $105.25 | 9.262% | $114.9983 | $115.00 | $115.00 | $115.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,122.51 | $1,230.0274 | $1,230.03 | $1,230.05 | $1,230.00 | |