| 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 | $170.57 | 4.550% | $178.3309 | $178.33 | $178.35 | $178.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $83.32 | 8.339% | $90.2681 | $90.27 | $90.25 | $90.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $147.97 | 13.826% | $168.4283 | $168.43 | $168.45 | $168.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $151.99 | 9.695% | $166.7254 | $166.73 | $166.75 | $166.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $163.47 | 9.810% | $179.5064 | $179.51 | $179.50 | $179.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $213.35 | 7.522% | $229.3982 | $229.40 | $229.40 | $229.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $208.99 | 13.656% | $237.5297 | $237.53 | $237.55 | $237.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,139.66 | $1,250.1870 | $1,250.20 | $1,250.25 | $1,250.10 | |