| 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 | $169.88 | 6.229% | $180.4618 | $180.46 | $180.45 | $180.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $12.88 | 11.868% | $14.4086 | $14.41 | $14.40 | $14.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $235.54 | 11.795% | $263.3219 | $263.32 | $263.30 | $263.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $172.25 | 8.524% | $186.9326 | $186.93 | $186.95 | $186.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $26.81 | 3.703% | $27.8028 | $27.80 | $27.80 | $27.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $136.57 | 6.442% | $145.3678 | $145.37 | $145.35 | $145.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $248.61 | 9.444% | $272.0887 | $272.09 | $272.10 | $272.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,002.54 | $1,090.3842 | $1,090.38 | $1,090.35 | $1,090.40 | |