| 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 | $170.45 | 5.219% | $179.3458 | $179.35 | $179.35 | $179.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $218.60 | 12.821% | $246.6267 | $246.63 | $246.65 | $246.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $136.60 | 5.228% | $143.7414 | $143.74 | $143.75 | $143.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $101.38 | 6.652% | $108.1238 | $108.12 | $108.10 | $108.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $16.44 | 12.618% | $18.5144 | $18.51 | $18.50 | $18.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $231.77 | 5.387% | $244.2554 | $244.26 | $244.25 | $244.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $200.75 | 7.392% | $215.5894 | $215.59 | $215.60 | $215.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,075.99 | $1,156.1969 | $1,156.20 | $1,156.20 | $1,156.10 | |