| 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 | $170.26 | 6.536% | $181.3882 | $181.39 | $181.40 | $181.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $207.78 | 3.553% | $215.1624 | $215.16 | $215.15 | $215.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $168.79 | 6.656% | $180.0247 | $180.02 | $180.00 | $180.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $11.50 | 11.698% | $12.8453 | $12.85 | $12.85 | $12.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $222.77 | 3.472% | $230.5046 | $230.50 | $230.50 | $230.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $22.29 | 9.521% | $24.4122 | $24.41 | $24.40 | $24.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $178.97 | 9.333% | $195.6733 | $195.67 | $195.65 | $195.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $982.36 | $1,040.0107 | $1,040.00 | $1,039.95 | $1,040.00 | |