| 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 | $170.44 | 5.705% | $180.1636 | $180.16 | $180.15 | $180.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $152.47 | 11.720% | $170.3395 | $170.34 | $170.35 | $170.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $152.84 | 4.873% | $160.2879 | $160.29 | $160.30 | $160.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $192.39 | 7.457% | $206.7365 | $206.74 | $206.75 | $206.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $101.42 | 11.704% | $113.2902 | $113.29 | $113.30 | $113.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $216.63 | 3.376% | $223.9434 | $223.94 | $223.95 | $223.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $211.74 | 11.563% | $236.2235 | $236.22 | $236.20 | $236.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,197.93 | $1,290.9846 | $1,290.98 | $1,291.00 | $1,290.90 | |