| 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 | $170.37 | 3.495% | $176.3244 | $176.32 | $176.30 | $176.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $169.96 | 8.603% | $184.5817 | $184.58 | $184.60 | $184.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $135.81 | 11.659% | $151.6441 | $151.64 | $151.65 | $151.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $214.51 | 7.845% | $231.3383 | $231.34 | $231.35 | $231.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $238.42 | 7.607% | $256.5566 | $256.56 | $256.55 | $256.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $56.65 | 8.579% | $61.51 | $61.51 | $61.50 | $61.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $221.31 | 13.164% | $250.4432 | $250.44 | $250.45 | $250.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,207.03 | $1,312.3983 | $1,312.39 | $1,312.40 | $1,312.30 | |