| 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 | $169.61 | 6.382% | $180.4345 | $180.43 | $180.45 | $180.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $214.55 | 4.166% | $223.4882 | $223.49 | $223.50 | $223.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $248.63 | 8.535% | $269.8506 | $269.85 | $269.85 | $269.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $196.87 | 10.741% | $218.0158 | $218.02 | $218.00 | $218.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $28.37 | 12.815% | $32.0056 | $32.01 | $32.00 | $32.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $20.53 | 9.271% | $22.4333 | $22.43 | $22.45 | $22.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $218.90 | 7.578% | $235.4882 | $235.49 | $235.50 | $235.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,097.46 | $1,181.7162 | $1,181.72 | $1,181.75 | $1,181.70 | |