| 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 | $170.27 | 5.447% | $179.5446 | $179.54 | $179.55 | $179.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $242.95 | 10.605% | $268.7148 | $268.71 | $268.70 | $268.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $175.57 | 7.126% | $188.0811 | $188.08 | $188.10 | $188.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $217.49 | 10.619% | $240.5853 | $240.59 | $240.60 | $240.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $43.46 | 11.403% | $48.4157 | $48.42 | $48.40 | $48.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $39.77 | 8.435% | $43.1246 | $43.12 | $43.10 | $43.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $248.38 | 3.705% | $257.5825 | $257.58 | $257.60 | $257.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,137.89 | $1,226.0486 | $1,226.04 | $1,226.05 | $1,226.00 | |