| 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 | $170.70 | 6.853% | $182.3981 | $182.40 | $182.40 | $182.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $234.30 | 6.185% | $248.7915 | $248.79 | $248.80 | $248.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $35.54 | 12.630% | $40.0287 | $40.03 | $40.05 | $40.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $17.26 | 11.838% | $19.3032 | $19.30 | $19.30 | $19.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $133.71 | 4.469% | $139.6855 | $139.69 | $139.70 | $139.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $55.70 | 13.309% | $63.1131 | $63.11 | $63.10 | $63.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $139.65 | 7.477% | $150.0916 | $150.09 | $150.10 | $150.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $786.86 | $843.4117 | $843.41 | $843.45 | $843.40 | |