| 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 | $171.29 | 5.433% | $180.5962 | $180.60 | $180.60 | $180.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $147.65 | 10.833% | $163.6449 | $163.64 | $163.65 | $163.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $245.66 | 9.599% | $269.2409 | $269.24 | $269.25 | $269.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $42.47 | 7.503% | $45.6565 | $45.66 | $45.65 | $45.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $133.69 | 9.828% | $146.8291 | $146.83 | $146.85 | $146.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $166.27 | 13.795% | $189.2069 | $189.21 | $189.20 | $189.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $229.80 | 6.505% | $244.7485 | $244.75 | $244.75 | $244.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,136.83 | $1,239.9230 | $1,239.93 | $1,239.95 | $1,239.80 | |