| 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 | $202.31 | 9.468% | $221.4647 | $221.46 | $221.45 | $221.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $156.39 | 8.688% | $169.9772 | $169.98 | $170.00 | $170.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $185.71 | 10.845% | $205.8502 | $205.85 | $205.85 | $205.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $170.33 | 8.626% | $185.0227 | $185.02 | $185.00 | $185.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $209.86 | 4.372% | $219.0351 | $219.04 | $219.05 | $219.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $61.76 | 11.872% | $69.0921 | $69.09 | $69.10 | $69.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $178.99 | 4.740% | $187.4741 | $187.47 | $187.45 | $187.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,165.35 | $1,257.9161 | $1,257.91 | $1,257.90 | $1,258.00 | |