| 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 | $160.98 | 6.285% | $171.0976 | $171.10 | $171.10 | $171.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $125.41 | 12.597% | $141.2079 | $141.21 | $141.20 | $141.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $174.68 | 8.456% | $189.4509 | $189.45 | $189.45 | $189.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $164.51 | 13.501% | $186.7205 | $186.72 | $186.70 | $186.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $110.95 | 6.513% | $118.1762 | $118.18 | $118.20 | $118.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $199.56 | 12.739% | $224.9819 | $224.98 | $225.00 | $225.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $245.52 | 10.143% | $270.4231 | $270.42 | $270.40 | $270.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,181.61 | $1,302.0581 | $1,302.06 | $1,302.05 | $1,302.10 | |