| 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 | $170.30 | 8.325% | $184.4775 | $184.48 | $184.50 | $184.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $45.26 | 5.677% | $47.8294 | $47.83 | $47.85 | $47.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $114.35 | 11.164% | $127.116 | $127.12 | $127.10 | $127.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $248.29 | 4.584% | $259.6716 | $259.67 | $259.65 | $259.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $177.82 | 13.848% | $202.4445 | $202.44 | $202.45 | $202.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $155.29 | 5.187% | $163.3449 | $163.34 | $163.35 | $163.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $220.98 | 10.677% | $244.574 | $244.57 | $244.55 | $244.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,132.29 | $1,229.4579 | $1,229.45 | $1,229.45 | $1,229.40 | |