| 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 | $170.80 | 9.745% | $187.4445 | $187.44 | $187.45 | $187.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $163.56 | 4.361% | $170.6929 | $170.69 | $170.70 | $170.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $150.48 | 11.470% | $167.7401 | $167.74 | $167.75 | $167.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $202.60 | 12.664% | $228.2573 | $228.26 | $228.25 | $228.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $67.61 | 3.343% | $69.8702 | $69.87 | $69.85 | $69.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $160.30 | 12.571% | $180.4513 | $180.45 | $180.45 | $180.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $224.65 | 13.107% | $254.0949 | $254.09 | $254.10 | $254.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,140.00 | $1,258.5512 | $1,258.54 | $1,258.55 | $1,258.60 | |