| 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 | $161.82 | 5.334% | $170.4515 | $170.45 | $170.45 | $170.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $136.38 | 10.232% | $150.3344 | $150.33 | $150.35 | $150.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $153.69 | 10.847% | $170.3608 | $170.36 | $170.35 | $170.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $28.29 | 8.773% | $30.7719 | $30.77 | $30.75 | $30.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $238.29 | 8.782% | $259.2166 | $259.22 | $259.20 | $259.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $202.93 | 9.409% | $222.0237 | $222.02 | $222.00 | $222.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $190.61 | 12.792% | $214.9928 | $214.99 | $215.00 | $215.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,112.01 | $1,218.1517 | $1,218.14 | $1,218.10 | $1,218.20 | |